The Basics:Â
Score: Franciscan 6 – Alfred State 2Â
Records: FRN (5-3) – BET (0-6-1)Â
Location: Bethany, WV • Hoag Field
The Short Story:Â The Franciscan offense exploded in the second half for four goals to lift the Lady Barons to a 6-2 win at Bethany on Wednesday.
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How it Happened:Â
- Franciscan broke the scoreless tie as Kaitrin O'Leary found the back of the net in the 36th minute thanks to an assist from Kelsey Scott-Avery.
- After Bethany tied the game just four minutes later, Scott-Avery got on the board herself with her first tally of the year with just seven seconds left before halftime.
- O'Leary netted her second of the game just 4:41 into action in the second before Grace Chambers cut the lead back to one, 3-2, in the 58th minute.
- Katie Kilian and Claire Dawyot went back-to-back with goals just 45 second apart from each other to push the Lady Baron lead to 5-2.
- Sam Hebert topped off the scoring in the 72nd minute as she gave Franciscan a 6-2 lead and win.
- Ellie Scanlon and Annie Beckman each put a shot on goal in the final four minutes of action but were turned away by the Bison keeper.
Inside the Box Score:Â
- Five different Lady Barons found their way to the scoresheet as O'Leary led the way with two goals. Scott-Avery had a goal and an assist.
- Marita Ostrich played all 90 minutes in goal for the Lady Barons nad made four save after facing six shots on goal.
- The Lady Barons out-shot the Bison 27-15, including a 21-6 shot on goal advantage.
- Franciscan held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks.
- Bethany goalie Corrine Grabow made 15 saves in net.Â
Up Next:Â
- Franciscan continues its road trip as the Lady Barons head to Buffalo, NY for a 4:15 pm Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference match with Medaille.
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