EAST BOSTON – Thaks to the combination of the game-winning goal from Avery Porter and a three-save effort by Arden Ferrari-Henry, Suffolk women's soccer bested Worcester State, 1-0, Saturday afternoon at James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park.
The win pushes Suffolk to 3-0-0 on the season, its best start through three games in the program's 18 varsity seasons.
THE BASICS
SCORE: Suffolk 1 | Worcester State 0
RECORDS: Suffolk (3-0-0) | Worcester State (0-2-0)
HOW IT HAPPENED
After a scoreless first frame, Suffolk's fifth corner kick of the afternoon paid off for the host. Kylie Flynn lofted a pass to the front of the net where Porter waited to head it home and put the Rams on the board at the 61:22 minute.
The blue-and-gold controlled the pace of play from there. The Rams defense did not let the Lancers test Ferrari-Henry again as Suffolk stymied Worcester State from putting a shot on target over the remainder of the outing.
KEEPING UP WITH THE KEEPERS
- Ferrari-Henry finished with three saves en route to the shutout.
- Ella Gumienny compiled a six-save effort in the setback.
STATISICALLY SPEAKING
- Porter was responsible for Suffolk's lone goal.
- Flynn dished out the lone assist of the game.
- Suffolk outshot Worcester State, 16-5.
- The Rams had more corner kick chances as well, 6-1.
NOTEWORTHY
- At 3-0, Suffolk is off to its best start in program history.
- The Rams have logged three straight shutouts. It is the most shutouts in a row since compiling three together Sept. 21-30, 2021.
- Suffolk met Worcester State for the first time.
- Porter scored her second goal of the year.
- Flynn logged her second assist of the year.
- Ferrari-Henry recorded her third shutout of the season, sixth of her collegiate career.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Suffolk continues its homestand Tuesday, Sept. 10 when Fitchburg State stops by Sartori Stadium for a 7:00 p.m.
