BANGOR, Maine – Husson University (1-0-1) tipped the Saint Joseph's College (1-2-0), 1-0, in the final game of the 11th Annual Husson Classic on Sunday afternoon. Senior goalkeeper Michelle Cunha (Enfield, Conn.) made eight saves in the losing effort.
Freshman forward Alison Boulier (Bangor, Maine) scored what proved to be the game-winner at the 67:13 mark when she slipped a shot past Cunha from 15 yards out. Sophomore Myra Degree (Derby, Vt.) earned an assist on the play.
The Monks had plenty of scoring chances, but failed to capitalize in the setback. Freshman Haley DaGraca (Saco, Maine) registered two of the best opportunities, having a goal called back on an off sides infraction in the 15th minute and the first-year also ripped a shot off the crossbar in the 53rd minute.
Husson freshman keeper Kayla Gordon (Wiscasset, Maine) made three saves in the shutout performance.
The Monks are off until next Saturday when the Royal Blue begins conference play with a game at Simmons College. Kick-off is slated for 11:30 AM.
11th Annual Husson Classic All-Tournament Team
Emma Norden (MVP) - Western New England
Kaitlyn Cummings - Western New England
Brooke Labrie - Western New England
Alicia Lewis - Western New England
Erin Boulier - Husson
Katie Cyr - Husson
Taylor Fortin - Husson
Emily DeLuca - Saint Joseph's
Sarah Comtois - Saint Joseph's
Whitney White - Saint Joseph's
Elizabeth Fox - Newbury
Jenni McDonald – Newbury
BEYOND THE BOX
- With the loss, Saint Joseph's falls to 31-7 in the history of the series with Husson
- Today's result is just the fourth shutout by the Eagles – and first since 2011 – in the history of the matchup; St. Joe's has blanked Husson on 25 occasions and outscored the former conference foe 127-28 over 38 meetings
- Senior forward Hannah LeBlanc (Andover, Mass.) led the Monks with four shots in the losing bid
UP NEXT
- Simmons College, 8-7-3 overall and 8-3-0 in GNAC play last fall, is off to an 0-3 start to the season with losses to tough opponents Smith, Wellesley and Babson
- The Monks are 4-3-1 all-time against the Sharks and defeated Simmons by a 1-0 score in Standish last fall
- Six of the eight games between the conference opponents have been shutouts – three in favor of each team
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Saint Joseph's College is Maine's only Catholic liberal arts college, providing a supportive, personalized and career-focused education for more than 100 years. From its 474-acre campus on the shores of Sebago Lake, the College offers more than 40 undergraduate programs to a population of approximately 1,000 students. Saint Joseph's College Online provides certificates, undergraduate and advanced degrees for working adults through an online learning program. For more, visit www.sjcme.edu.
