Madison, NJ (October 25) – The FDU-Florham women's soccer team hosted the Monarchs of King's College for a Tuesday evening MAC Freedom match up, in support of breast cancer awareness. The Devils escaped the Monarchs by a score of 2-1 in the final six minutes of action.
Records: FDU-Florham (10-8-1, 1-5-0 MAC Freedom); King's (6-8-2, 2-3-1 MAC Freedom)
Location: Robert T. Shields Field (Madison, NJ)
FDU Goal Scorers: Ashley Dietrich (12),
Mia Lopez (8)
In the first half of MAC Freedom action on Robert T. Shields field, the Devils and Monarchs split the advantage as each team recorded six shots. The Devils did hold the advantage in corner kicks with two in the first half.
FDU-Florham saw its first scoring opportunity from
Daniella Conanan (Hazlet, NJ) as she took aim and sent the ball towards the goal, for it to only bounce off the cross bar and out into the playing field.
It was King's who was able to put a goal on the score board as Maryanna Garcia received the cross pass and netted the goal with nine minutes to play.
In the 86th minute of the match, the Devils answered the Monarchs with the equalizing goal.
Madison Kleinwaks (Boonton, NJ) was awarded the corner kick and sent it towards the goal for
Ashley Dietrich (Middletown, NJ) to tap in, 1-1.
FDU-Florham was not settling for a tie as Dietrich was able to find
Mia Lopez (Rockaway, NJ) ahead to score her fourth game winning goal, with a little more than a minute and half to play.
The Devils ended the second half with nine shots and the 2-1 victory over King's, to help secure their first MAC Freedom win of the season.
Goalkeeper
Erica Blackburn (Marlboro, NJ), collected six saves in tonight's MAC Freedom contest and helped the Devils secure the win with a full 90 minute effort.
FDU-Florham will remain home for their last regular season match against Delaware Valley on Saturday, October 28. Kick off is set for 1pm, with senior day ceremonies taking place before the match.