Nitti
0
Drew DREW (5-2-2)
2
Winner Stevens STEVENS (5-2)
Drew DREW
(5-2-2)
0
Final
2
Stevens STEVENS
(5-2)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Drew DREW 0 0 0
Stevens STEVENS 1 1 2

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | Charles O'Brien

Women’s Soccer earns hard-fought 2-0 victory over Drew

HOBOKEN, N.J. (September 26, 2018)  – Senior Zisi Komar and freshman Ally Wanzor each recorded a goal to lead the Stevens Institute of Technology women's soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Drew University Wednesday in a non-conference fixture at the DeBaun Athletic Complex.


Freshman Izzy DiDario made a pair of saves to earn her second career clean sheet as Stevens won its third straight match to improve to 5-2. The Ducks have won each of the last four meetings between the programs.

Komar opened the scoring in the 28th minute, converting a Gianna Nitti cross into the right side of the net. The goal was Komar's second of the year, giving the San Diego, California native 10 points. Komar is third all-time in program history with 104 career points and currently ranks among the nation's leaders in assists. The assist was Nitti's first collegiate point.

Madison Dudziec made six saves for Drew, who fell to 5-2-2. The Stevens win snapped Drew's seven-match unbeaten streak.

Turning Point
  • Although Komar's first-half marker opened scoring, Wanzor's tally put the match out of reach.
  • Gilgorri attempted to clear the ball from danger, with the ball ending up on Wanzor's foot. The Jackson, New Jersey native quickly floated the ball over Dudziec from outside the six-yard box for her third goal of the year.
  • The two-goal cushion, paired with Stevens' aggressive play proved to be too much to overcome.

Inside the Numbers
  • Stevens outshot Drew 17-3 for the match, including a decisive 10-0 mark in the second half.
  • Junior Julia Panko led all players with five shots, while senior Olivia Butera fired a match-high four shots on net.
  • A stingy defense held Drew's top two scorers, Sarah Racine and Alex Gilgorri, without a shot.
  • The Ducks outearned the Rangers 11-1 in corners. 

Unsung Heroes
  • Aggressive play in the midfield kept the play in Stevens' attacking third for most of the match.

From the Sidelines
  • "Good result for our group tonight. Had to show some mental toughness to overcome some of the hurdles that life deals us, but overall, we had a solid performance against a tough Drew side."
  • "Proud and humbled [over] the commitment the individuals in our program show each other every single day - incredibly lucky to be a part of it."
  • "Now have to get ready for a big conference match. Hoping to get a great crowd for soccer on DeBaun."

Up Next
  • The Ducks return to Empire 8 Conference play with a Saturday afternoon contest against St. John Fisher on Saturday, September 29.
  • Stevens blanked the Cardinals 4-0 last season in Pittsford. Alumna Gabby Pagkalinawan netted her first career hat trick in the win.
  • Live stats and video links are available at StevensDucks.com

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