WATERBURY, Conn. - Post University Women's Soccer fell against University of New Haven, 1-0, at LaMoy Field in their season opener and first game of the Post University Classic this weekend. The game was evenly matched, with the Chargers scoring with 10 seconds remaining in the first half on a free kick from freshman defender Janayah Body which found the foot of senior forward Macy Litalien for the lone goal of the match.
THE BASICS
Post University 0, University of New Haven 1
Post University (0-1-0)
University of New Haven (1-0-0)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Scoring with 10 seconds left in the first half, the freshman, Body, rifled a shot toward freshman goalkeeper Aryn Nisbet in net on the free kick outside the 18-yard box, which caromed off the foot of Litalien who put it into the back of the goalmouth, giving the Chargers a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
The Eagles came out strong in the second half, outshooting New Haven, 15-6, and controlling the ball in the offensive end for much of the final 45 minutes of play. However, they were unable to capitalize on their shot opportunities and beat sophomore goalkeeper Caitlyn Daley, thus falling in the match to New Haven, 1-0.
Two yellow cards were handed out during the game, one going to senior defender Amber McGee in the 42nd minute and one in the second half going to freshman forward Lola Wood.
BY THE NUMBERS
- In her collegiate debut, Aryn Nisbet made nine saves on 10 shots on net
- Post totaled 20 shots, with seven reaching Caitlyn Daley in goal
- New Haven had a total of 17 shots, with 10 on goal, including the lone goal of the match
- Six Post University players played all 90 minutes in junior Alyssa Hebb, freshmen Jordan Calas and Aryn Nisbet along with seniors Kayla Agotinelli, Bianca Stiles, and Amber McGee
WHO'S NEXT
The Eagles will prepare for their second game of the Post University Classic against Pace University at LaMoy Field on Saturday at 2:00 PM. The last time the Eagles went up against Pace was August 27th, 2022, when the Eagles fell short 4-2. The Setters won their first match of the season and first game of the Post University Classic over CACC opponent Caldwell University, 2-1, on Thursday afternoon.
