The University of Maryland, Baltimore County women’s soccer team lost 2-0 to the University of Massachusetts Lowell on Oct. 18 at Cushing Field in Lowell, Mass., ending its four-game unbeaten streak. Amara Codd made several diving saves for UMBC, but the River Hawks scored once in each half to secure the America East Conference victory.
Nora Belin scored both goals for UMass Lowell. She opened the scoring in the 34th minute and added the second goal in the 61st minute.
Amara Codd Keeps UMBC Close Early
Codd stopped an early attempt from Belin four minutes into the match with a full-stretch dive to her left. In the 12th minute, the UMBC goalkeeper made another diving save to prevent a deflected ball from becoming a potential own goal.
UMBC created pressure of its own during the opening half. Cami Mink sent a high cross into the box in the seventh minute, and Payton Schenning headed the ball toward goal during the ensuing scramble. Schenning later delivered the corner kick that produced UMBC’s best first-half scoring chance.
That opportunity came in the 17th minute, when Gabby Larson hit the crossbar with a close-range attempt. UMass Lowell broke through 17 minutes later when Nina Hertz-Saebbo played a pass from the 30-yard line to Belin, who headed the ball into the lower-right corner.
University of Massachusetts Lowell Adds Second Goal
The River Hawks doubled their lead in the 61st minute. Nuala Rodgers started the sequence with a cross from the right wing, and Elsa Freeman redirected the ball into Belin’s path. Belin then finished with a low shot into the far corner.
UMBC finished with a 13-10 advantage in shots and earned six corner kicks compared with one for UMass Lowell. The Retrievers put five shots on goal, while the River Hawks had four.
UMBC held a 9-4-3 overall record and a 3-2-1 America East record after the match. UMass Lowell held a 4-5-4 overall record and a 1-1-3 America East record.
Next Match
UMBC was scheduled to travel to Bryant the following Sunday while pursuing an America East playoff berth. The Retrievers’ schedule also listed a home match against Maine on Nov. 1 at noon and the America East Quarterfinals on Nov. 5 at a time and site to be determined.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
UMBC generated more shots and corner kicks, but UMass Lowell made the decisive plays in both penalty areas. Codd’s early saves kept the Retrievers within reach, while Belin’s two goals gave the River Hawks the separation they needed.
The loss ended UMBC’s four-game unbeaten streak. The Retrievers next were scheduled to visit Bryant as they pursued an America East playoff berth.
Source: Original report
