WAYNE, N.J.  – The William Paterson women's soccer team (3-2-0) defeated Penn State Abington (1-3-0), 2-1, in a non-conference match at Pioneer Soccer Park Sept. 13.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• In the fourth minute, sophomore Janie Henderson (Stanhope, N.J./Hopatcong) headed a ball into the net off a corner from senior Erin Clark (Wayne, N.J./Wayne Valley) to give WP an early 1-0 lead.
• Less than five minutes into the second half, freshman Samantha Donovan (Massapequa Park, N.Y./Massapequa) finished a cross from junior Christina Jimenez (Bayville, N.J./Central Regional) to extend the advantage to 2-0.
• The Nittany Lions got one back in the 59th minute, but WP's defense held firm to secure the 2-1 victory.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Henderson scored her first goal of the year.
• Clark earned her second assist of the season, while Jimenez earned her third.
• Donovan posted her first goal as a Pioneer.
• Senior goalkeeper Sarah Mantilla (Fair Lawn, N.J./Fair Lawn) recorded four saves.

UP NEXT:

• William Paterson visits New York University Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7:00 p.m.

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