HOBOKEN, N.J. (November 3, 2018) – The Stevens Institute of Technology women's soccer team won its fourth straight Empire 8 Conference Championship Saturday with a 3-0 victory over Utica College at the DeBaun Athletic Complex.
Freshman
Ally Wanzor broke through in the 25th minute to provide Stevens with all the offense it would ultimately need. The Jackson, New Jersey native uncorked a a rocket of a shot from well outside the 18-yard box that sailed well over the outstretched arms of Utica goalkeeper Allison Wagner's and tucked in neatly underneath the crossbar.
Senior
Misha Brewster and junior
Julia Panko also found the back of the net for Stevens, who won its 13th straight match to improve to 15-2. For her efforts, Panko was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. The Ducks are closing in on the program record for consecutive victories (14) set in 2005.
Wagner made eight saves for Utica, who fell to 10-7-3. The Pioneers dropped two of their last three to close out the season. Freshman
Izzy DiDario and sophomore
Erika McCarthy totaled three saves in the combined clean sheet; the 10th for the Ducks this season.
Stevens became the first team in conference history to capture four straight women's soccer championships. The Ducks moved to 10-4-4 all-time in the E8 tournament and won their sixth Empire 8 crown.
Inside the Numbers
- Stevens totaled 24 shots with 11 registering on net. Despite outshooting the Pioneers, it was Utica that recorded the first shot of the match.
- Wanzor led all players with six shots.
- Stevens earned four corners, while not allowing one to Utica. It was the third time this season that an opponent failed to earn a corner.
- Tonight's victory was the 300th in program history.
Unsung Heroes
- Stevens' defensive corps held Utica to seven shots over its two meetings. The Ducks again held the conference's leading scorer, Mikayla Blumenstock to a single shot. Over the last three matches, the pairing of Stevens' offensive pressure and tight back line has allowed just 10 opposing shots.
From the Sidelines
- "Big-time performance tonight from a tremendous group of student-athletes - tough playing an opponent for the second consecutive week, but we were able to establish the ton, move the ball effectively and finish a few chances."
- "Real pleasure watching this team grow and evolve this season and will be making every effort to helping it continue. Humbled by their trust and belief in our coaching staff and we want to return it to them tenfold."
Up Next
- Stevens awaits its NCAA Tournament placement.
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