KEENE, N.H. – The Vermont State University Castleton women's soccer team closed out its season Wednesday night with a tough 2-1 loss to Keene State in Little East Conference play.
The Basics:
- Final Score: 2-1 Keene State
- Location: Keene, N.H. | Owl Athletic Complex
- Records: 6-7-4 (3-3-2 LEC) Keene State | 3-13-1 (0-7-1 LEC) VTSU Castleton
How it Happened:
Keene State controlled possession early, outshooting the Spartans in the opening half and taking an early lead. Castleton held the Owls to one goal through the remainder of the half, heading into the break trailing 1-0.
The Spartans came out looking to even the score in the second half and their efforts paid off in the 64
th minute.
Chloe Green created space in the corner and sent a cross into the box, where the Keene State goalkeeper came out to make the grab but couldn't hold on.
Penelope Murray was there for the rebound, finding the back of the net for her first career goal as a Spartan to tie the game at one.
Castleton continued to battle as the game remained tied late, but Keene State found the game-winner with just four minutes remaining. A long-distance shot sailed over the head of
Grace Kallio to give the Owls a 2-1 lead. The Spartans were unable to find another equalizer before the final whistle, closing out the season with a 2-1 loss.
By the Numbers:
- Kallio played all 90 minutes in goal, recording nine saves.
- Murray, Green, Makenna Price and Gwen Bridges recorded one shot apiece for the Spartans.
- Murray's goal marked her first as a Spartan.
The squad concluded the season with an overall record of 3-13-1 and a conference record of 0-7-1.
