Nathans Scores Early For Colonials in 3-1 Win Over Women's Soccer

Western Connecticut 3, Worcester State 1

Box Score

Danbury, CT  ---  Senior Co-Captain Catherine Nathans (New Fairfield, CT) got things going early in the game for Western Connecticut State University when she scored her fifth goal of the season in the opening minutes of WestConn's 3-1 victory over Worcester State College Thursday evening at the Westside Athletic Complex.  

After Nathan's early goal, the only drama in the first half came at the 18:10 mark when Worcester State's Tiffany Rotatori (Auburn, MA) ran past three WestConn defenders and blasted a shot at the WestConn goal.  Colonial goalkeeper, Shannon Cawley (Willimatic, CT), made a diving save to prevent the goal and preserve WestConn's 1-0 lead.

In the second half, WestConn extended the lead to 2-0 when Amanda Genova (New Milford, CT) beat the Worcester State goalie off a free kick from 15 yards out.  Five minutes later, Angela Wozniak (Ludlow, MA) was credited with her second goal of the season when her corner kick deflected off a Worcester State defender and into the goal for a 3-0 WestConn lead.  Worcester State finally broke through the Colonial defense when Katelyn Bonetti (Plymouth, MA) intercepted an errant pass attempt by WestConn's goalkeeper and lofted a high arcing shot into the undefended Colonial goal.

For the game, Cawley made four saves in goal for the Colonials and earns her sixth win of the season.  Rachel Armenti (West Boylston, MA) finished with six saves for Worcester State, but takes the loss in goal.

With the win WestConn's season record stands at 6-3, while Worcester State falls to 6-4-1.

WestConn travels to Little East Conference rival Plymouth State on Saturday, October 11th.  Game time is slated for 1:00pm.

Release Courtesy of Western Connecticut Sports Information