MADISON, N.J. (September 30, 2023) - Graduate Rachel Rouse scored her first goal of the season as the Stevens Institute of Technology women's soccer team defeated FDU-Florham 1-0 in a MAC Freedom match Saturday afternoon.

The Ducks (2-5-2, 1-0-0 MAC Freedom) won their second straight game of the season. FDU-Florham (7-4-1, 0-1-0 MAC Freedom) lost their opening match of conference play. Stevens is now unbeaten against FDU-Florham across the last eight matches. The Ducks have won each conference opener since joining the MAC Freedom.

Senior Amelia Rehrig, coming off of a two-goal performance in the last outing, recorded a shot on target just two minutes in but her attempt was stopped. Rouse would then later hit the post in the 18th minute. Neither team was able to find the back of the net in the half as the score remained tied at zero at the break.

Stevens kept applying pressure in the second half as senior Nina Burden and Rehrig produced shots on target early in the half that were stopped. The Ducks finally found the breakthrough in the 72nd minute as Rouse was able to convert on an assist from senior Gab Aloe to put Stevens up 1-0. Just minutes later, Rouse would attempt a penalty in an effort to double the Ducks' advantage but her shot was saved. Stevens would close out the game to win 1-0 and start off MAC Freedom play undefeated.

Top Performers

• Rouse's goal was her first of the season.
• Aloe's assist was her first of the season.
• Sophomore Kenny Donley earned the win and made two saves.
• Stevens recorded 22 shots with ten landing on target.

The Opponent

• Erica Blackburn made nine saves.
• The Devils had nine shots with two going on goal.

Around the MAC Freedom

• Alvernia 0, Lebanon Valley 4 F/WED
• Penn State Berks 1, Arcadia 3 F/WED
• King's 0, Lycoming 1 F/WED
• Delaware Valley 2, Albright 0 F/WED
• Scranton 2, No. 17 Misericordia 2 F/WED
• Drew 2, FDU-Florham 1 F/WED
• DeSales 4, Muhlenberg 1 F/WED
• Delaware Valley 2, DeSales 4
• Lebanon Valley 0, No. 17 Misericordia 5
• Arcadia vs. King's 7 p.m.

Up Next: Women's soccer continues MAC Freedom play on the road next Saturday as they visit No. 17 Misericordia. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Stevens is 2-4 all-time against Misericordia, with the Cougars winning the last four contests. Links for live stats and video are posted to stevensducks.com