Two Second Half Goals Give Bentley Opening Day Win at Molloy

Emily Ojeikere

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. – Two goals in the second half, both by freshmen, gave the Bentley women's soccer team a 2-1 opening day win at Molloy, the preseason favorites in the East Coast Conference.

The Falcons fell behind 1-0 on a 50^th minute goal by Mikaela Barriga.

But goals by freshmen Annie Vigue in the 65^th minute and Tilly Fitzgibbons in the 87^th minute saw Bentley rally to earn the win.

Vigue's goal was assisted by Emily Ojeikere to tie the score in the 65^th minute.

Fitzgibbons then scored the winner with just 3:40 left on the clock. Olivia Matthews, another first year player, had the assist.

Goalkeeper Holly DiPalo made six saves to earn the win.

Bentley will look to make it a 2-0 start to the season on Saturday when they take on Wilmington University on Molloy's campus.