William Paterson University Athletics

WAYNE, N.J. – A Pioneer goal during the match's final minute handed the William Paterson women's soccer team (4-9-2, 0-6-2 NJAC) a 1-1 Senior Day draw against Kean (6-9-2, 1-6-1) Oct. 24 at Pioneer Soccer Park.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Cougars broke the ice in the 55th minute, getting on the end of a ball played from midfield up the seam for a 1-0 edge.
• A Kean goal kick was redirected by freshman midfielder Emerson Garrett (Verona, N.J./Verona), and senior forward Christina Jimenez (Bayville, N.J./Central Regional) was able to beat the goalkeeper to the bouncing ball and finish to the open net, making it a 1-1 score with 43 seconds remaining.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Sophomore Alessandra Socio (North Brunswick, N.J./St. Thomas Aquinas) posted her third double-digit saves total of the season with 10 stops.
• Prior to the match, WP honored its six seniors – Kira Collum (Ridgewood, N.J./Ridgewood), Julianna Demetrious (North Brunswick, N.J./South Brunswick), Maria Funiciello (Wayne, N.J./Wayne Valley), Jimenez, Brooke Ossimina (Jackson, N.J./Jackson Liberty) and Isabella Sarra (Saddle Brook, N.J./Saddle Brook).

 
UP NEXT:

• William Paterson will close out its regular season Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Montclair State at 7:00 p.m.

 
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