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Gianna Labiento
Senior Gianna Labiento scored her first career goal Sept. 1 during a 2-2 draw.
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Wm. Paterson WPU (0-0-1, 0-0-0)
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Centenary (NJ) CEN (0-0-1, 0-0-0)
Wm. Paterson WPU
(0-0-1, 0-0-0)
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Final
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Centenary (NJ) CEN
(0-0-1, 0-0-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Wm. Paterson WPU 0 2 2
Centenary (NJ) CEN 0 2 2

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | William Paterson Sports Information

Women’s Soccer Kicks Off Season with 2-2 Draw at Centenary

Pioneers Fight Back from Two-Goal Deficit for Season-Opening Tie

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. – William Paterson (0-0-1) overcame a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 season-opening women's soccer draw at Centenary (0-0-1) Sept. 1.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
  • After a scoreless first half, the Cyclones struck twice during the first four minutes of the second period for a 2-0 edge.
  • Senior midfielder Gianna Labiento (Lynbrook, N.Y./Sacred Heart Academy) converted an Elisa Zuta (Pompton Lakes, N.J./Pompton Lakes) pass for her first career goal, making it a 2-1 score in the 51st minute.
  • Junior forward Sabrina Bishara (Port Jervis, N.Y./Port Jervis) provided the equalizer at the 63:02 mark with a shot high and to the right side of the frame.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
  • Freshman Sarah Mantilla (Fair Lawn, N.J./Fair Lawn) stopped three shots during her collegiate debut.
 
UP NEXT:
  • William Paterson celebrates its home opener Saturday, Sept. 3, with a 5:00 p.m. tilt against FDU-Florham.
 
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