Women's Soccer Rallies For Draw Against UAlbany

10/16/2022 3:08:00 PM

Box Score ALBANY, N.Y. — The NJIT women's soccer team rallied from a second half deficit to secure an America East point with a 1-1 road draw against the UAlbany Great Danes Sunday afternoon at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium.

THE RUNDOWN

Sophomore Samantha Constantine started in goal for NJIT (3-8-5, 0-5-1 AE) as redshirt senior Molly Saylor - resting Sunday with an injury - missed her first game action since conceding the starting role to former Highlander Sophia Barros for 2020 Senior Day (played in Spring 2021) against UAlbany on April 10, 2021.
A tremendous chance to open the scoring came for the Highlanders in the 11th minute as a left side entry pass from grad Angela Harris caused sophomore Ciara Adams and UAlbany keeper Megan Hart to collide while going for the ball. Adams gathered the resulting rebound for a shot but it was blocked by a Great Dane defender in front of goal.
A bit of deja vu on the other side happened in the 32nd minute as a UAlbany corner kick led to a chance that forced grad Siani Magruder to clear the ball right off the line to preserve the empty scoreboard.
Both teams made three total saves - including the close calls each thwarted - in the first half and went into the locker room scoreless after 45 minutes.
UAlbany (6-8-2, 4-2-1 AE) scored the first goal of the game 52:00 into the match. After NJIT was literally inches from kicking home a corner service from junior Gabby Zalot les than a minute earlier, the Great Danes capitalized on their cross attempt with a header from Emily Jozak.
The Highlanders responded nearly 20 minutes later (71') on a goal by freshman Riley Jones. The New York native, who has seen her minutes increase in each of the previous five games, rewarded head coach Ally Nick's instilled confidence with a blast from nearly 20 yards out to tie the score.

EXTRA NOTES

Zalot made her return to the starting lineup after missing the previous three contests.

NEXT UP
NJIT will host its Senior Day and home finale on Sunday, October 23 at Noon against defending America East champion Vermont.

Print Friendly Version