Emma Nicholson scored a first half game winning goal on Sunday afternoon, as Maine women’s soccer blanked Albany 2-0 in the America East opener at the New Balance Soccer Complex in Orono.
The winner by Nicholson came in the 27th minute on a beautiful setup from Victoria Dungey. Dungey from outside the box placed a left footed kick towards the front of the goal, and Nicholson corraled it and dragged it with her right foot around Albany (2-5-1) goaltender Claudia Volino before putting it into the right corner. Isabella Meadows added a second half goal in the 61st minute on an assist from Britta Denny. Elena Barenberg recorded her third shutout of the season in net for Maine (4-3-2 overall), stopping five shots. The Black Bears continue conference play next Sunday when they host UMass-Lowell at 12 p.m.
Photo of Emma Nicholson from UMaine Athletics
