Copley posted three saves in goal (PHOTO BY Andrew Katsampes)

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (September 26, 2021) - American International College opened the scoring with a free-kick in the final minute of the first half and then added a pair in the opening ten minutes of the second half to claim a 3-0 victory over Stonehill College in Northeast-10 Conference women's soccer action at Abdow Field this afternoon.


Scoring
Rachel Newman (AIC) 45'
Caroline Porter (AIC) 47' – Assist: Gabby Williams


Newman (AIC) 54'

Goalkeeping
STO: Hanna Copley (90:00) 3 saves, 3 goals against
AIC: Tamra Zippin (90:00) 3 saves, 0 goals against

Shots: Stonehill 16, American International 14
Corner Kicks: Stonehill 3, American International 3

The Details

  • Freshman Rachel Newman led AIC with a pair of goals on free kicks, including the opening goal with 42-seconds to play before halftime that caromed off the crossbar and spun into the goal for her third goal of the season.
  • Newman later capped the scoring with another free kick in the 54th minute after junior Caroline Porter gave the Yellow Jackets a two-goal lead 1:40 into the second half, assisted by freshman Gabby Williams.
  • Junior Tamra Zippin made three saves in the shutout for AIC.
  • Junior Hanna Copley also totaled three saves in the Stonehill goal.

Up Next

Stonehill (3-3-1, 2-2-1 NE10) is back in action on Wednesday when it hosts No. 13 Southern New Hampshire University at 4 p.m. AIC (4-2-1, 2-2-0 NE10) visits Adelphi University next Saturday at 3 p.m.


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