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Babson College Women's Soccer Team Secures 1-0 Win Over No. 17 Rowan University

Strategic Insights

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The Babson College women's soccer team earned their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over No. 17 Rowan University in non-conference action on Saturday afternoon. Sophomore Mack Feeney scored her first career goal in the 65th minute, while senior Cleo Grignard and junior Callahan Cottone combined for nine saves in goal. The Beavers improved to 1-0-2 overall, while the Profs fell to 4-1-0.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sophomore Mack Feeney scored her first career goal in the 65th minute, breaking the deadlock and securing the win for the Beavers.
  • Senior Cleo Grignard made six saves in the second half, including back-to-back saves in the 74th minute, to help preserve the shutout.
  • Junior Callahan Cottone stopped three shots in the opening 45 minutes, including a diving save in the 28th minute to deny Rowan senior Olivia Giordano's scoring opportunity.
  • The Beavers' 1-0 win marked their first victory of the season and moved them to 1-0-2 overall, while the Profs suffered their first loss of the campaign and fell to 4-1-0.
  • Babson outshot Rowan 12-5 overall, including a 5-1 advantage in the first half, but the Profs dominated possession in the second half, taking four of five corner kicks.
  • The Beavers have won 25 consecutive games without conceding a goal, dating back to 2022, and are unbeaten in their last seven home games, with a record of 6-0-1 since last season.

Statistics:

  • Mack Feeney scored Babson's only goal in the 65th minute, with a shot from the middle of the field just outside the 18-yard box.
  • Cleo Grignard made six saves in the second half, with two saves in the 74th minute to preserve the shutout.
  • Callahan Cottone made three saves in the first half, including a diving save to deny Olivia Giordano's scoring opportunity in the 28th minute.
  • Babson outshot Rowan 12-5, including a 5-1 advantage in the first half.
  • Rowan took 9-1 shots on goal and four of the game's five corner kicks, but the Beavers' defense held strong to secure the 1-0 win.

Sources:

  • "Boston, MA: Babson College Athletics Massachusetts" - No date or publication date provided.

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