POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The Marist women's soccer team moved to 2-0 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) play with a 1-0 win over Niagara on Wednesday afternoon. Senior Rycke Guiney (Naperville, Ill.) scored the game winner for the Red Foxes. Senior Alycia Cartica (Pleasant Valley, N.Y) was credited with the assist.
After a scoreless first half in which the Red Foxes outshot the Purple Eagles 6-1, Guiney scored for Marist in the 69th minute. Cartica crossed the ball to Guiney from the left sideline. Guiney controlled the pass and ripped a shot to the upper right corner past Niagara goalkeeper Claire Feiertag. Marist took a 1-0 lead with 22 minutes remaining in the game.
In the 85th minute, goalkeeper Andrea Wicks (East Northport, N.Y.) made an incredible diving save off a close range shot to secure the Marist victory. This is Wicks' third shutout of the season.
"We are very excited to be in this position heading into the Fairfield match," said head coach Katherine Lyn. "The Preseason Coaches' Poll ranked them ahead of us. It's definitely going to be a battle. This win will help the girls keep our confidence to get that necessary goal and not see another overtime. Fairfield is going to be one of our great opponents this season. Hopefully we will come out on top."
Marist hits the road for a two MAAC games: Sept. 28 at Fairfield and Oct. 2 at Siena. The Red Foxes return home on Saturday, Oct. 5 to face Rider. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Tenney Stadium.
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