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Fernandes Carries Hawks into to NECC Semi-Finals
Leicester, Mass- Sophomore Alexandra Fernandes (Tucson,
Ariz) scored three goals, as the Becker College defeated
Newbury College 4-0 in New England Collegiate Conference women's
soccer action.
The scored their first goal 28:43 into game when Alyssa
Alves (Acushnet, Mass) led Alexandra Fernandes on a
breakaway goal.
The Hawks made the score 2-0 when Alexandra Fernandes scored her
second goal of the game 1:29 into the second half. Fernandes
completed the hat trick in the 58th minute on an assist from
Catherine Millette (Columbia, Conn). Freshman
Caroline Plunkett (Rockaway, NY) added a goal in
the 66th minute, making the score 4-0.
Newbury goalkeeper Tianna Dimaria (Plantsville,
Conn) made eight saves in the loss. The Nighthawks
finished the season with an overall record of 4-10-2.
Senior goalkeeper Shannon Tibbetts (Warren, Mass)
made two saves, as the Hawks advanced to the New England Collegiate
Conference Semi-Finals.
- Game story submitted by Matt Tittle - Sports Information Director, Becker College
- Game photo provided by Samantha Yanofsky
