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Mia Wright dribbles
Geoff Schneider
2
Winner Malone MALONE (1-0-0, 0-0-0)
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Daemen DAEMEN (0-1-0, 0-0-0)
Winner
Malone MALONE
(1-0-0, 0-0-0)
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Final
0
Daemen DAEMEN
(0-1-0, 0-0-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Malone MALONE 1 1 2
Daemen DAEMEN 0 0 0

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | CONTACT: Connor Griffin, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications | cgriffin@daemen.edu

Daemen Drops 2-0 Decision to Malone in Season Opener

AMHERST, N.Y. — Daemen (0-1) fell to Malone (1-0) 2-0 on Thursday at Royal Park. Despite a strong defensive showing with eight saves, the Wildcats were unable to capitalize on their seven shots, two of which were on goal.

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Malone broke through with a goal by Alyssa Schofield in the 18th minute, assisted by Eliza Wills, giving Malone a 1-0 lead.
  • The Pioneers extended their lead in the 66th minute when Claire Charnock found the back of the net, assisted by Morgan Kandel.
  • In the first, Daemen established its defensive presence early. Rylee Kumer (Ambridge, Pa.) made multiple key saves, denying Malone's attempts in the opening minutes.
  • The Wildcats responded with an offensive push, generating a corner kick and a shot from Mia Dickens (Boise, Idaho), which was saved.
  • The half closed with the Wildcats trailing 1-0, but maintaining pressure with another corner kick opportunity.
  • The Wildcats had more attempts by Lily Macfarlane (Murcott, England) and Macayla Hansen (Highlands Ranch, Colo.), but they could not capitalize. 
  • Mia Wright (Liverpool, N.Y.) had the last chance when she fired a shot on target in the 88th minute that was saved.
GAME NOTES
  • Kumer made an impact in goal in her first start as a Wildcat, making eight saves across 90 minutes.
  • Hansen contributed offensively with two shots, while Wright recorded two shots, including one on goal.
  • Dickens recorded two shots, putting one on goal.
  • The Wildcats finished with five corners.
UP NEXT
Daemen remains home hosting Thomas More at 11 am on Saturday.
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