LAFEYETTE HILL, Pa. – The Lions scored two goals in the first half and played well defensively led by sophomore goalkeeper
Christian Harris (Rochester, NY/The Aquinas Institute)' in a 2-1 road victory over Chestnut Hill College on Tuesday, September 30
th.
Lincoln opened up strong firing nine shots against Chestnut Hill in the first half. The Lions were rewarded when senior
Tara O'Brien (Twickenham London, UK/St. Mark's Catholic School) hit a long-high kick over the goalkeeper from straight on for her sixth goal of the season to give the Lions a 1-0 advantage in the 40
th minute. Moments later, sophomore
Tamara Greene (Piscataway, NJ/Piscataway HS) secured the possession off of the Griffins kickoff and scored a goal from 30-yards out on the left side extending the Lincoln lead to 2-0. Greene's goal was her third of the season and gave the Lions a comfortable lead at the break.
In the second half, the Lions showed out defensively with four key saves by goalkeeper
Christian Harris (Rochester, NY/The Aquinas Institute). The Griffins had 12 shot attempts to the Lions four attempts but were unable to find any luck until the 88
th minute. Chestnut Hill scored a goal with two minutes left on the clock but Lincoln held on for a 2-1 victory.
Tara O'Brien (Twickenham London, UK/St. Mark's Catholic School) and
Tamara Greene (Piscataway, NJ/Piscataway HS) both had two shots on goal to carry the Lions offensively while junior
Audrey Smylie (Baltimore, MD/Western HS) had one shot on goal attempt.
Lincoln avenges a 7-0 shutout loss on October 4, 2010 to Chestnut Hill College in their last meeting. The Lions improve to 4-3-1 and will return to action on Wednesday, October 1
st at home against Barton College at 4p.m