ANNVILLE, Pa. – Ashlynn Newton scored the first two goals of her career, playing an integral role in the Lebanon Valley College women's soccer team's 3-1 victory over DeSales University on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Herbert Field.
Abrielle Miller was also a key contributor, tallying three points for LVC with a goal and two assists.
The Dutchmen (7-5-0, 3-2-0 MAC Freedom) and Bulldogs (4-7-3, 3-1-1 MAC Freedom) went back and forth early in the first half, and LVC had a 2-1 advantage in shots during the first 7:56. Lebanon Valley then opened the scoring 8:17 into the contest, taking a 1-0 lead. The program struck first when Miller sent a cross from the right side to the goal box, leading to Newton sending a header shot into the lower-left corner of the net for a goal. DeSales answered with a goal by Sarah Hope at the 10:13 mark, tying the game at 1-1.
The Bulldogs tallied more shots as the first stanza progressed, sending an attempt to the right of the net at the 16:03 mark before a try went off the crossbar at the 18:22 mark. The Flying Dutchmen followed this by outshooting the opposition 7-1 during the remainder of the opening half. During this stretch,
Mikayla Mitchell put a shot on target for LVC that was saved at the 22:47 mark, and Miller had an attempt saved at the 32:38 mark. Defensively, goalkeeper
Camryn Porter came through with a stop for Lebanon Valley at the 37:42 mark. The programs entered halftime in a 1-1 tie.
The Dutchmen worked to create more scoring chances when the second half began. The program registered four shots during the first 9:08, including a pair of shots on target by Miller that were saved. Lebanon Valley then found the net again at the 56:44 mark, taking a 2-1 advantage. The squad reclaimed the lead when Newton took a shot from the penalty box that went into the lower-right side of the net for a goal, courtesy of another assist by Miller.
DeSales countered with a shot at the 58:33 mark, which went above the net. This was followed by a pair of shots for LVC, as
Megan Ressler sent a try to the right of the net at the 63:22 mark and Miller had an attempt go above the net at the 69:09 mark. The Flying Dutchmen then put another tally on the scoreboard 71:20 into the contest, going ahead 3-1. Miller took a shot from the right side of the penalty box, which went into the lower-left corner of the net for a goal. Porter was credited with the assist on the program's third goal of the day.
The Bulldogs responded with a shot on goal at the 75:21 mark, and Porter delivered a save for Lebanon Valley. This was followed by each team recording a pair of shots during the rest of the second half. Ultimately, the Dutchmen maintained their 3-1 lead during the final minutes to secure the victory.
Inside the Box Score
- LVC extended its winning streak to three games.
- Newton recorded the first two goals of her career for game-highs and career-highs of two goals and four points. The sophomore's second goal marked her first career game-winner.
- Miller tallied three points with her team-leading eighth goal of the season and assists on both of Newton's goals. The senior also leads LVC with four assists this year. Additionally, Miller registered game-highs of nine shots and five shots on goal.
- Porter made three saves and recorded her first career assist on Miller's goal.
- Lebanon Valley outshot DeSales 21-10 and had an 8-4 advantage in shots on goal.
- The Flying Dutchmen had a 4-2 advantage in corner kicks.
Up Next
The Dutchmen will return to action on Friday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m., when the program will travel to take on Delaware Valley University at Robert A. Lipinski Field at James Work Memorial Stadium in Doylestown.
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