Women's Soccer Defeats Trinity International for Second Straight CCAC Conference Victory

DEERFIELD, Ill. – The Roosevelt University women's soccer team posted its second consecutive CCAC Conference victory with a 2-1 win over Trinity International University on Saturday, October 1 at Schartner Field.  The win raised the Lakers' conference record to 3-2 and their overall record to 3-4-1 on the year.

The Lakers were on the attack from the opening whistle and had two point blank shots from Meaghan Smith and Nyah Bejarano saved by the Trojans' goalkeeper in the first five minutes to keep the game scoreless.  Despite holding an 8-2 shot advantage in the first half, RU was unable to score in the first 45 minutes and goalkeeper Roxy Herrera kept Trinity International off the board as well with a key breakaway save in the half.

Just under seven minutes in the second half, Nyah Bejarano sent a driven free kick into the Trojans' penalty area and Paola Macias headed home her first goal of the season for a 1-0 RU lead.  A minute and a half later, Nerlyn Munoz got on the end of a Bejarano corner kick and scored her first collegiate goal with a header for a 2-0 Lakers' lead.

The Trojans got a goal back in the 64^th minute when Morgan Busick lofted a 25-yard shot from the right side that hit the far post and found the back of the net to make a 2-1 game.  The Lakers had a number of opportunities to score an insurance goal with Meaghan Smith having the best chance late, but her shot hit the post and RU had to settle for the 2-1 final score.

KEY STATS

• Nyah Bejarano assisted both goals, giving her a team-high five assists on the year
• Paola Macias & Nerlyn Munoz both scored their first goals of the season with Munoz' being the first of her collegiate career
• Roxana Herrera made three saves to earn the victory in goal
• The Lakers outshot the Trojans 23-7 & held a 14-1 corner kick advantage

NEWS & NOTES

• RU has now won two straight CCAC Conference games
• The Lakers are now 3-8 all-time versus the Trojans
• Click here to view the current CCAC Conference standings

NEXT UP

The Lakers continue CCAC Conference action on Tuesday, October 4 when they square off against Governors State University.  Kickoff is scheduled for 8pm at the Crown Point Sportsplex in Crown Point, Ind.