ORONO, ME - University of Hartford forward Meagan Riemer snapped a scoreless tie only 6:46 into overtime to lead the women's soccer team to a 1-0 victory over 23rd ranked Maine on Sunday afternoon at Alumni Field.

The Hawks (6-8-0 overall, 4-0-0 AE) remained unbeaten in America East play and have now won four straight games. The Black Bears fell to 10-2-1 overall and 2-2-0 in conference play.

Scoring chances were few and far between early in the game. Neither team had a decent scoring chance in the first half. Both teams has several scoring chances in the second half, but each time the goalkeepers kept the game scoreless.

Hartford had a chance early in first half when sophomore Brittany Black had a shot, but Maine keeper Jasmine Phillips was able to make a diving save. Maine's best scoring chance came midway through the second half when Natalie Berry had a shot from within the box, but Hartford keeper Liz Cook was able to make the save. Kim Stephenson had a follow up shot for the Black Bears, but the game would remain scoreless.

In overtime, Hartford played the ball into the box with a pass from junior Sara Flowers to Black, who was able to find Riemer alone on the left side of the goal box. Riemer beat Phillips with a shot that found the back left corner of the goal. It was Reimer's team-leading sixth goal of the season and second game-winner.

Maine held a 17-8 advantage in shots in the game. Phillips made three saves in goal while Cook made five saves for her third shutout of the season.

Hartford returns to action at the University of Vermont on Thursday, October 12 at 3 p.m.