WORCESTER, Mass. – First-year Isabella Ramirez buried the game-winning goal in the 85th minute to propel Clark women's soccer (3-0) to a 1-0 win against Curry (2-2) on Saturday afternoon from Granger Field.  

Coach Smith's Thoughts

"We moved the ball well today and created a lot of great chances," said Smith following the win. "I would have preferred that we put one away early, but I was obviously thrilled when Bella finally capitalized. We look forward to getting back to work and preparing for Tufts next week."

How it Happened

• Clark's offense came out aggressive early as junior Jamie Stern and first-year Isabella Ramirez put shots on goal that were saved by Stella Schofield within the first seven minutes of the match.
• The scarlet and white continued to control play throughout the first half as sophomore Emily Rooney and junior Emma Tziachris fired shots on goal in the 22nd and 26th minute.
• The Colonels attempted their first shot of the afternoon in the 27th minute, but senior keeper Morgan Small recorded a save.
• Ramirez again beat the Curry backline in the 32nd minute and sophomore Imani Salazar also fired a shot on goal that was saved as the game was tied 0-0 at the half.
• Stern and junior Siobhan Lounsbury opened the second half much like the first with two more shots attempts on target that were saved.
• Ramirez found a ball just outside the box in the 58th minute and had a look at goal, but sent the ball just high of the net,
• Another pair of dangerous chances for the scarlet and white came in the 70th minute when Salazar fired a shot on goal that was saved and Stern collected the rebound, but was also denied.
• The Colonels then recorded a shot on goal in the 70th minute and one in the 76th minute that Small came up with saves on while Lounsbury also put a shot on goal in that timeframe.
• After Small recorded another save, the Cougars offense broke the tie with a nice goal from Ramirez sprung by a nice pass from Lounsbury to give Clark a 1-0 lead in the 85th minute and the rest of the way as the Cougars recorded a 1-0 victory,

Inside the Box Score

• The goal was Ramirez's first of her career and Lounsbury's assist was the first of her career as well.
• Small recorded five saves in the match and posted her second shutout of the young season.
• Clark fired 18 total shots with 12 of them reaching goal and the defense held Curry to just six shots.
• Ramirez and Stern each fired three shots on goal to lead the team.
• 15 Cougars played in the home win.

What's Next

Clark will return to the field on Wednesday afternoon when they welcome the Tufts Jumbos to Granger Field beginning at 4:00 p.m.