SCRANTON, PA -- The University of Scranton women's soccer team scored a pair of goals in the opening 15 minutes and earned a 2-0 victory over Landmark Conference opponent Drew University on Wednesday night at Weiss Field.

The Basics

• Final Score: No. 9 Scranton 2, Drew 0
• Records: No. 9 Scranton (13-1-2, 7-0-0 LC), Drew (7-5-4, 3-2-2 LC)

How it Happened

• Drew had a chance in the sixth minute as Alexa Krause was in on goal, but senior goalkeeper Nicole Olson made an outstanding save to keep the Rangers off the board.
• Scranton took the lead in the 14th minute as graduate student Claire Mulholland threaded a pass through the Drew back line to senior Samantha Goffice who dribbled towards net and beat out the goalie with the outside of her right foot to the far post.
• Just over a minute later, Goffice played a ball into the box to graduate student Niamh Healy who took a touch and ripped a half volley with her left foot into the far right corner of the net making it 2-0.

Top Performers

• Goffice recorded her second goal and first assist of the year.
• Healy scored her 11th goal of the season which leads the Landmark. 
• Mulholland picked up her fourth assist of the year which leads the Royals.
• The Scranton defense posted its fourth consecutive shutout win and 10th of the season. 

Inside the Box Score

• The Royals held a 24-3 advantage in shots and a 4-1 edge in corners.

Up Next
The women's soccer team will travel to Susquehanna University on Saturday with kickoff set for 1:00 PM.