EMMITSBURG, Md. – Sophomore midfielder
Naemi Hausen netted the game-winning goal in the 55th minute to propel the Fairleigh Dickinson women's soccer team (4-3-0, 4-2-0 NEC) to a 1-0 win over Mount St. Mary's (3-4, 2-4 NEC) from Waldron Family Stadium on Friday night.
Hausen led the Knights with three shots on goal and tied with junior
Madelyn Robbins for shots as they both recorded five shots. In net, sophomore
Katie Leckonby made her first career start and made one save in the match. This was FDU's third shutout of the season and the Knights are 3-0 when shutting out their opponents.
Coach Teepe's Thoughts
"We were happy that we controlled the game, but I felt we came out at the start of the second half with more confidence," said coach
Eric Teepe. "We need to find a way to get a scrappy goal and sometimes you need to win the game that way."
"Katie stepped up and played a calm, confident game for us in net. Tori came in the midfield off the bench and provided a spark. We hit two or three shots off the post, but I think we did a good job of applying pressure and getting good looks."
"Naemi's goal came off a set piece and she was able to put it in. Naemi has been strong for us and it was good for her confidence to score. In our past games, I felt our corner kicks were dangerous and we executed what we did in practice. As the game progresses, we get more dangerous and aggressive. I think there was excitement and relief following the win."
How it Happened
- Hausen created the Knights first chance of the match in the 18th minute when she fired a shot at goal that was scooped up Mount St. Mary's goalie Maggie Barron.
- The sophomore also created another solid chance in 28th minute and again Barron recorded a save to force an FDU corner.
- FDU created its best chance of the half when freshman Aleyna Gross attempted a shot that was saved, but senior Tori Smith got the rebound and had her shot stopped as well.
- The Knights goal came early in the second half when Robbins dribbled the ball down the field, fired a shot that found the foot of Udovc, who then fired a shot that was saved by the Mount defense before Hausen scored her scrappy goal in the 55th minute.
- Junior Isabelle Udovc and Robbins each registered quality shots on goal in the 74th and 80th minutes respectively that were saved.
- Leckonby stopped the Mountaineers best shot attempt of the night in the 84th minute to help the Knights prevail 1-0.
Inside the Box Score
- FDU attempted 21 shots, including nine on goal in the match.
- The Knights drew 13 fouls in the contest and only allowed five total shots on the day.
- Hausen's goal was her NEC-leading fifth of the season and sixth of her career,
- FDU is now 13-6-2 all-time against Mount St. Mary's
What's Next
FDU will play again on Tuesday, April 6 when they host LIU starting at 5 p.m. on Senior Day from University Stadium. The match will be streamed on NEC Front Row.
