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With the win the Pilgrims improve to 9-6 overall and 5-1 in NAC play. While the loss drops the Eagles to 3-6 on the season and 2-3 in NAC.
PILGRIM LEADERS
Leading the way for the Pilgrims was Tara Bainbridge who notched seven goals and dished out an
assist. Gabriella Bigos finished the game with two goals, including her 100th career goal, and a game-high 7 draw controls. Allison Granata chipped in two scores and picked up five ground balls, while Alana Scott finished with a goal and two assists.
EAGLE LEADERS
Husson was led by Mattie Russell who finished with two goals and two assists. Amanda Deshaies finished with two goals and five draw controls. Midfielder Maria Carrier and defender Serian Williams each scooped up six goals.
FINAL COMPARISON
Husson would net the final four goals of the opening half leading 7-2 at the intermission but the Pilgrim offense would come alive in the second half outscoring the Eagles 11-2.
NEC finished the game outshooting Husson 36-22, while the Eagles held the 27-20 advantage in ground balls. The Pilgrims were dominate in draw controls winning 17 of 24 draws. NEC finished the game 21-of-29 in clear attempts, while Husson was 19-of-26.
GOALTENDING
Picking up the win in net for NEC was Mackenzie Meegan who finished with nine saves.
Husson's Kaitlin Dolloff recorded 10 saves in the loss.
QUOTE FROM THE COACH
"Going into today's game we knew it was going to be a battle. Husson capitalized on our mistakes and we weren't able to pick it up. The second half, we came back to play and the team worked incredibly hard to come out on top a fantastic tribute to our seniors." – Coach Leo
WHAT'S NEXT
The Pilgrims return to action on Wednesday, April 20 when they host NAC rival Castleton State University.
Husson will hit the field again on Wednesday, April 20 when they host NAC opponent Thomas College.
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