LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. – The Hartford women's soccer team downed Siena, 3-0, on Siena Field on Monday for its second-straight shutout victory. Junior forward
Bridgette Alexander recorded a pair of goals to lead the Hawks, who improve to 2-0 on the season.
The Saints, who defeated Seton Hall on opening day last week, fall to 1-1.
HARTFORD 3, SIENA 0
- A failed clear by Siena led to Alexander's first goal, which proved to be the game-winning tally in the 25th minute.
- Sophomore Gabriela Gamory, the reigning America East Offensive Player of the Week, doubled the Hawks' lead before halftime with her team-best third goal in the 38th minute.
- Hartford padded its advantage in the 58th minute when Alexander put the finishing touches on a shot from classmate Kaila Lozada, which hit off the crossbar. She also improved her team-best goal total to three on the insurance tally.
- Sophomore Maia Perez made a pair of saves to earn the shutout victory for the second time this season and fifth time on her career.
HARTFORD NOTES
- With four-straight wins in the series, Hartford improves to 6-2-1 against Siena.
- The Hawks are off to a 2-0 start for the 10th time in program history.
NEXT ON TAP
Hartford opens up its nine-game home slate against Big East foe Providence on Thursday, Aug. 23. Kickoff from Al-Marzook Field at Alumni Stadium is slated for 5 p.m.
Tickets for Thursday's match can be purchased by clicking
here, or by calling 860-768-HAWK. Fans can also purchase tickets on game day by visiting the Malcolm and Brenda Berman Athletics Ticket Office inside the Sports Center, or by visiting the outdoor box office outside the entrance of Al-Marzook Field one hour before kickoff.
