LEXINGTON, Mass. - September 6, 2022 - Lesley University played the Simmons College Sharks in a misty match on Tuesday night, the home opener ended in a 2-1 win for the hosting Lynx team with some incredible goals from both teams.
The Sharks started strong with their first goal in the 27th minute from #19 Izabella Warren (Hillsboro, NH) with an assist from #7 Mo Grant (Westbrook, ME). The Lynx came back strong 12 minutes later with an unassisted goal from #30 Sacha Porter (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA). Ending the first half with a tie, both teams came back ready for the second half as the rain subsided. At 85 minutes in, #20 Abby Kalou (Buffalo Grove, IL) scores with assists from #22 Callista Masters (West Linn, OR) and #30 Sacha Porter (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA).
The Sharks goalie #1 Martia Nothacker (Philadelphia, PA) played the full game with 11 saves. The Lynx's keepers #1 Lolo Lacy (Colorado Springs, CO) and #35 Audrey Calhoun (Chapel Hill, NC) played their respective halves with a save each.
As the season continues, the visiting Sharks have their next game Thursday night at home against Eastern Nazarene College at 7pm. The Lesley Lynx also play Thursday, September 8th away at Massachusetts Institute of Technology at 7pm as well.