Wheaton College Women's Soccer Team Wins Season Opener against Regis College

The Wheaton College (Mass.) women's soccer team began their season with a 2-0 victory over visiting Regis College (Mass.) at Mirrione Stadium on the Wheaton campus in Norton, Mass. First-year forward Karina Contreras (Pawtucket, R.I.) led the team with two goals, including the game-winner in the 39th minute of play. Contreras' first career marker gave the Lyons a 1-0 edge, and she assisted senior forward Kate Wickenheisser's (Oxford, Conn.) goal in the 57th minute. The Lyons improve to 1-0 on the season and are unbeaten in each of their last 11 season-opening contests.

Key Takeaways:

• The Wheaton College women's soccer team won their season opener against Regis College with a score of 2-0.
• First-year forward Karina Contreras led the team with two goals and one assist.
• Contreras' first career marker was scored in the 39th minute of play and gave the Lyons a 1-0 edge.
• Senior forward Kate Wickenheisser scored her first goal of the year assisted by Contreras in the 57th minute.
• The teams were even with 13 shots apiece, while Wheaton owned a 7-4 margin in corner kicks.
• Senior keeper Patricia Bandrup turned away nine shots to record her 10th career shutout for the Blue and White.

Statistics:

• 2-0 victory for Wheaton College women's soccer team in their season opener
• 2 goals and 1 assist by Karina Contreras
• 1 goal by Kate Wickenheisser
• 13 shots for each team
• Wheaton owned a 7-4 margin in corner kicks
• Patricia Bandrup's 10th career shutout

Sources:

• Wheaton College (Mass.) women's soccer team press release.