Judges Down Bridgwater State, 2-0, in Non-Conference Finale

Judges Down Bridgwater State, 2-0, in Non-Conference Finale

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The Brandeis University women's soccer team controlled play throughout Tuesday night's game, scoring twice in the first half and holding Bridgewater State University scoreless in a 2-0 road victory over the Bears.

TEAM RECORDS
  • Brandeis, 7-4-1.
  • Bridgewater State, 2-7-1.
HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Brandeis opened the scoring just over two minutes into the match when senior Zareena Mann (San Ramon, Calif./California) found the back of the net for her second goal of the season, with assists from first-year Charlie Sticka (Canton, Conn./Loomis Chaffee School) and first-year Madelyn Aizenberg (Sacramento, Calif./Rio Americano).
  • The assists marked the first career point for Sticka and the second for Aizenberg.
  • The Judges continued to generate offensive pressure throughout the first half, with goalkeeper Marcy Clapp making several saves to keep Bridgewater State within one. Brandeis earned multiple corner kicks and created chances from several different players.
  • Brandeis doubled its lead in the 27th minute when senior Tanvi Raju (Hyderabad, India/Indus International School) scored her third goal of the season to give the Judges a 2-0 advantage.
  • The Judges maintained their two-goal lead through the remainder of the first half, outshooting the Bears 15-6 while limiting Bridgewater State to two shots on goal.
  • Brandeis continued to control the pace in the second half, recording 10 more shots and earning three corner kicks. The Bears threatened on several occasions, but senior goalkeeper Amaya Logan (Jacksonville, Fla./Creekside) made key saves to preserve the shutout and secure the Judges' road victory.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
  • Brandeis finished with a 25-12 advantage in shots and a 12-5 edge in shots on goal. The Judges also earned eight corner kicks while limiting Bridgewater State to two.
  • Sophomore Grace Carman (Chicago, Ill./Lane Tech) led all players with six shots, while Raju recorded three shots and two shots on goal.
  • Logan made five saves to earn her seventh win and shutout of the season. Clapp finished with nine saves for the Bears.