October 12, 2004

Bloomsburg Downs Mansfield in Women's Soccer

BLOOMSBURG — Bloomsburg University defeated Mansfield University, 4-1, in women's soccer action on Tuesday behind a goal and an assist from Jen Fico (Monroe, Ct/Masuk).

In the first half of play, Mansfield got on the board first on a goal by Vanessa Wengen, off a corner kick by teammate Megan Colbey, 10:42 into the game. Bloomsburg evened the score 22 minutes later as Erin Snyder (Catawissa/Southern Columbia) scored on a crossing pass from Fico to tie the game heading into the break.

In the second half, the Huskies dominated play, scoring three goals and going on to win their sixth game of the year. Jen Fico, Becky Ritter (Phillipsburg/Phillipsburg-Osceola), and Jill Perruquet (Danville/Danville) all recorded second half goals, with assists going to Lauren Hess (East Greenville/Upper Perkiomen), Alex Totino (Port Jefferson Station, NY/Sachem North), and Jill Huffman (Bausman/Lampeter-Strasburg).

In goal, Bloomsburg's Brittany Moses (East Greenville/Upper Perkiomen) earned her second win of the year, making five saves.

Bloomsburg, 6-7, 5-4 in the PSAC, will host Philadelphia on Saturday at noon.

BY PERIODS 1 2 OT Total
Mansfield 1 0 - 1
Bloomsburg 1 3 - 4  

SCORING
MU 1st 10:42 Vanessa Wengen (Megan Colbey)
BU 1st 32:52 Erin Snyder (Jen Fico)
BU 2nd 46:02 Jen Fico (Lauren Hess)
BU 2nd 64:37 Becky Ritter (Alex Totino)
BU 2nd 86:09 Jill Perruquet (Jill Huffman)
Goalie Stats
BU Brittany Moses 5 saves 90 minutes
MU Julie Miller 9 saves 90 minutes
Shots
BU 21 MU 8
Corners
BU 4 MU 2