University of Richmond
East Carolina
Richmond Defeats East Carolina, 3-0
12/27/2000 | Women's Soccer
Sept. 20, 2000
GREENVILLE, N.C. - University of Richmond freshman midfielder Molly Rettig (Hummelstown, Pa./Lower Dauphin) scored two goals and sophomore forward Anne Rieser (Middletown, md./Middletown) added another, helping the Spiders to claim a 3-0 victory over East Carolina this afternoon. With the win, Richmond captured its Colonial Athletic Association season-opener and improve to 4-2-0 overall. Meanwhile, the Pirates fall to 5-3-1 and 0-1-0 in conference play.
Rieser opened the scoring in the seventh minute. She raced up the right side of the field, controlled a pass from freshman back Edda Gardarsdottir (Reykjavik, Iceland/Briedholti) and dented the back of the net, beating ECU' keeper Brooke Crews (seven saves) to the near post. The two teams' played on even terms until the 79:39 mark when Rettig registered her first collegiate goal, scoring off of an assist from second-year halfback Natalie Stallings (Poquoson, Va./Poquoson). Less than one minute later, Rettig delivered her second goal of the contest, trickling in a shot from inside the penalty area.
Newcomers have stepped up at critical moments for the Spiders this season, accounting for four of the team's last five goals, including the two freshman midfielder Jessie Marino (Poland, Ohio/Poland Seminary) recorded in Sunday's 2-1 overtime win versus Rutgers.
Richmond dictated the tempo of the match throughout against the Pirates, out-shooting the hosts 18-9. In addition, the Spiders defense continued its stellar play, earning its third shutout of the season. In their four victories this season, the Spiders have outscored its opponents 7-1.
The Spiders will return to action on Tuesday, September 26, continuing its CAA schedule at home against American. Match time is slated for 7 p.m.
SCORING: 1. Richmond: Anne Rieser (Edda Gardarsdottir), 6:12
2. Richmond: Molly Rettig (Jenna Merriam), 79:39
3. Richmond: Molly Rettig (unassisted), 80:15
SHOTS: Richmond 18, East Carolina 9.
GOALKEEPER SAVES: Richmond (Kristen Samuhel 2 - 80:05, Megan Cox 0 - 9:55), East Carolina (Brooke Crews 7).
CORNER KICKS: Richmond 3, East Carolina 6.
FOULS: Richmond 6, East Carolina 5.
RECORDS: Richmond (4-2-0, 1-0-0 Colonial Athletic Association), East Carolina (5-3-1, 0-1-0 Colonial Athletic Association).
