The Nipissing Lakers women’s soccer team completed a great weekend, earning four of a possible six points, as they capped things off with a 2-0 victory over the Carleton Ravens Sunday afternoon.
A goal in each half, some great goaltending and pressure all over the pitch gave Nipissing the full three points, to go along with one point on a draw Saturday versus Ottawa.
Madison Logan found the back of the net in the first half, scoring her first of the season, which turned out to be the game-winner.
After taking the 1-0 lead into halftime, Nipissing doubled their lead in the second as Andrea Young buried her second of the season.
Sarah Matesic supplied the lone assist on Nipissing’s second goal with a strong cross on a corner kick.
The top two scorers on the team last year are off to a strong start, combining for all three of Nipissing’s goals so far this season.
Despite trailing for much of the game, Carleton was unable to put much pressure on the Lakers goal and keeper Mykaela Volpe, who recorded the shutout thanks to another strong game.
She finished with six saves and just one in the second half, as the Lakers locked the game down.
Nipissing finished with 11 shots on goal.
Nipissing is now 1-0-1 on the season and currently in top spot in the division.
While it’s early, gaining points in as many games as possible is crucial and the Lakers earned points in both contests as they broke in the brand new turf.
Up next for the Lakers is their first road trip of the season, as they head to Kingston to face the Queens Gaels and RMC Paladins next weekend.
The Nipissing Lakers men’s soccer team was just that close Sunday afternoon.
The Lakers, who fell 2-0 to the Carleton Ravens to begin their 2018 OUA season, had a late penalty kick that, if successful, would have tied the game.
Instead, the Ravens goalkeeper made the save and Carleton marched down the field to put the game out of reach with their second tally of the game.
After an even first half, the teams hit the break tied 0-0.
Both teams had chances down the stretch, but it was Carleton that struck first, scoring in a penalty kick in the 75th minute.
That lead would stand up until the 90th minute when the Lakers had a chance to tie it, but came up short and the Ravens would pad their lead, sealing the victory and spoiling Nipissing’s home opener.
A game where they deserved a better fate will still serve the Lakers well in the long run, proving they can play with anybody – including last year’s USports bronze medal winning, Ravens.
Lakers keeper Andrew Johnstone was outstanding in his debut, finishing with 10 saves, including a few impressive stops.
Nipissing will not head to Kingston to battle the Queens Gaels and RMC Paladins next weekend, looking for their first win of the young season.
