WAYNE, N.J. – Sophomore forward Sabrina Bishara (Port Jervis, N.Y./Port Jervis) and freshman midfielder Madelynn Spink (Bellmawr, N.J./Audubon) both found the back of the net as the William Paterson women's soccer team (6-7) was able to hold off Centenary (3-8) Oct. 18.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Pioneers put the first goal on the board at the 29:52 mark as senior midfielder Isabel Fernandez (Kearny, N.J./Kearny) found Bishara in front of the net for the 1-0 lead.
• WP would extend its lead to 2-0 at the 60th minute as freshman back Hailey Nelson (Elmer, N.J./A.P. Schalick) crossed a pass from the right corner of the field to Spink who put in the ball from the left side of the penalty box.
• The Cyclones would narrow the lead to 2-1 at the 66th, capitalizing on a breakaway opportunity and scoring a left-footed goal.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Graduate goalkeeper Erica Hickey (Port Jefferson Station, N.Y./Comsewogue) secured her sixth win of the season in goal.
• Bishara's goal was the first of her Pioneer career.

UP NEXT:

• William Paterson hosts Pratt Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 7:00 p.m.

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