Drew University Athletics

MADISON, N.J. (Sept. 17, 2016) – Junior midfielder Erin Connors ended an 88-minute stalemate with a perfectly placed shot to hand the Drew University women's soccer team a 1-0 victory over Delaware Valley University on Saturday afternoon at Ranger Stadium.
 
By the Numbers: The Rangers move to 3-2-1 on the year and 1-1-1 at home, while the Rams drop to 2-3-1 overall with their first away loss of the year (2-1).
 
Top Performers: Senior goalkeeper Ryan Jackson made three saves, including a sprawling stop in the 72^nd minute to keep the game scoreless. The shutout is the second of both her season and career.
 
Connors paced the Drew offense with nine shots and four on target. Her late game-winner gives her a tie for the team lead with three markers in 2016.
 
Turning Point: With the scoreless contest creeping toward overtime, Connors prevented playing extra time with a one-time left-footer off a baseline feed from senior Sam McFarlane.
 
Other Highlights: Connors was denied a goal in the 68^th minute as her shot bounced off the post and back into play before being cleared away. Freshman forward Sarah Burcaw also had a chance at breaking the tie in the 86^th minute, but her shot was stopped by a diving DVU goalkeeper.
 
Stat Sheet: The Rangers dominated the team stats with advantages in shots (23-5), shots on goal (8-3) and corner kicks (6-2). Junior midfielder Katie Weber was behind only Connors in shots with 3.
 
Up Next: Drew stays in Madison for a home contest against Mount St. Mary (N.Y.) College on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Ranger Stadium.