Lanza Lifts Women’s Soccer Past Lasell, 1-0

EAST BOSTON – Addisyn Lanza netted what would be the game-winner with less than 10 minutes left in regulation to lead Suffolk women's soccer to a 1-0 victory over Lasell Wednesday night at James A. Sarotri Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park.  

THE BASICS
SCORE: Suffolk 1| Lasell 0 
RECORDS: Suffolk (7-3-0, 5-2-0 GNAC) | Lasell (4-8-0, 4-3-0 GNAC)  

HOW IT HAPPENED
Suffolk and Lasell remained deadlocked in a heavily defensive first frame. The Lasers saw several prime chances though, with the first coming in 13th minute as Bobbi O'Guin sent a rocket from inside the box. Her shot was turned aside by Rams keeper Allison Rodrigues. Narissa Libby gained control of the ball off of the rebound a few seconds later, but her shot sailed high.  

Serena Speight looked to set up a scoring chance for the Lasers in the 25th minute when the sophomore dribbled past several Suffolk defenders on the baseline to get off a shot. Rodrigues made a sliding save near the left pipe to keep Lasell off of the scoreboard. 

The Lasers continued to pressure the Rams in the offensive zone throughout the remainder of the first half and held an 18-2 advantage in shots heading into the locker room.  

Lasell went on the attack early in the second stanza as O'Guin booted a shot from just inside the box. Once again Rodrigues was there to pick up the pieces with another leaping save in the 52nd minute.  

Caleigh O'Brien helped get the Rams on the board in the 80th minute as she sent a laser at Lasell goalie, Angela Sanzari, who quickly tapped it away. Lanza came rushing in to gain control of the rebound and put the rock into the back of the net to give Suffolk the 1-0 advantage with 9:20 left on the clock.  

From there, the blue-and-gold backed up Rodrigues in net to secure the win.  

KEEPING UP WITH THE KEEPERS

• Rodrigues made nine saves to secure the victory for the Rams. 
• Sanzari stopped four shots in between the pipes for the Lasers.  

STATISTICALLY SPEAKING

• Lanza was responsible for the lone goal of the night. 
• Lasell held a 27-9 advantage on shots, including a 9-5 edge in shots on goal. 
• Corner kicks were lopsided in the Lasers favor, 5-2.  

NOTEWORTHY

• Suffolk defeated Lasell for the second time in the all-time series, first since 2017. 
• Both of Suffolk's victory over Lasell came via shutout.  
• The Rams have kept its fifth opponent off the scoreboard this season.
• The five cleansheets are the most for Suffolk in a single campaign since silencing six foes in 2016.
• Rodrigues recorded her fifths shutout of the year, ninth of her career. 
• Lanza registered her fourth goal of the campaign.
• Lanza put away her second game-winner of the season.   

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ON TAP
Suffolk remains in Eastie Saturday, Oct. 12 when it entertains Johnson & Wales in a 12 p.m. conference contest.