BRIDGEWATER, Mass. – The Connecticut College women's soccer team wrapped up non-conference play, cruising to a 5-1 win over host Bridgewater State on Saturday afternoon from Mazzaferro Field.
Conn started the game quickly, forcing three saves from Bridgewater State's keeper Marcy Clapp inside the opening 15 minutes. The Camels struck first at 17:35 as Chloe Koubel (Westbury, N.Y.) finished off a pass from Blessing Kieh (Monrovia, Liberia) to take a 1-0 lead.
Conn continued to put pressure on the Bears, but were unable to add to the lead in the opening 45 minutes, as the Camels led 1-0 at the break.
Conn came out of the gates fast in the second half, doubling the advantage just 3:40 into the half, as Maya Griffin (Madison, Wis.) made it 2-0. Bridgewater State recorded their first shot of the contest, but Maia Kafer (Philadelphia, Pa.) made the save.
With just under 30 minutes remaining, the Camels pushed the lead to 3-0. Kieh connected with Griffin who hit the back of the net, for her second goal of the day. The Bears continued to look to get on the board, but Kafer again came up with a save.
With just over 15 minutes left, Mae Mastrullo (Hudson, Mass.) was able to poke home a ball to make it 4-0, before adding an assist herself seven minutes later, as Lucy Hurlbut (Westport, Conn.) finished off a pass to make it 5-0. Bridgewater State got a consolation goal with just under five minutes remaining, as Conn came away with the 5-1 win.
Conn outshot Bridgewater State 28-5 overall, including 18-5 on shots on goal, while holding a 6-2 edge on corner kicks.
Kafer picked up the win between the sticks, finishing with two saves in 84 minutes of action, before Jasmine Graham (Newtownards, Northern Ireland) finished the game making two saves. Griffin led the way with two goals, while Kieh added two goals. Koubel and Mastrullo both notched a goal and an assist, while Hurlbut chipped in a goal.
Clapp got the start in goal, finishing with 12 saves, while Brenda Murphy tallied the lone Bears goal.
Conn (6-5-1, 2-4-1 NESCAC) returns to conference action on Wednesday night, as the Camels host Trinity at 7:00 p.m. on Silfen Field.
