WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson women's soccer team (5-5-2) was upended by visiting No. 18 NYU (9-2), 3-0, Oct. 8.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Violets seized a 1-0 lead in the fourth minute with a through ball, quick touch and conversion of a 1v1 opportunity in the box.
• A quick one-time of a pass from the right end line made it a 2-0 margin in the 50th minute, and a blast from 23 yards out on the left wing pushed NYU ahead 3-0 in the 54th minute.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Junior Erica Hickey (Port Jefferson Station, N.Y./Comsewogue) made five saves during the first 73:00 for the Pioneers, and freshman Brooke Sachau (Franklin, N.J./Franklin) added two stops during the final 17:00 of action.
• WP had its best scoring opportunities during the 68th minute, but Violet defender saves on the goal line denied the Pioneers a pair of goals.

 
UP NEXT:

• William Paterson resumes conference play Saturday, Oct. 12, at Stockton at 1:00 p.m.

 
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