Box Score

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Senior Danielle MacMurray (Griswold, Conn.) netted three goals on Saturday evening, as the Southern Connecticut State University women's soccer team defeated Caldwell, 4-0 in the second round of the Owl Classic at Jess Dow Field. With the victory, the Owls improved to 2-0 on the season, while the Cougars dropped to 0-2. In addition, seniors MacMurray, Ashley Knight (Rockland, Mass.) and freshman Chelsea Downer (Colchester, Conn.) were named to the 2009 SCSU Owl Classic All-Tournament team for their performances this past weekend.

Southern's offense wasted very little time finding the scoreboard. Just 30 seconds into the half, senior Katrina Cook (Westtown, N.Y.) ripped a shot from just outside the 18-yard box that deflected off the crossbar. MacMurray collected the ball in front and slipped a shot into the goal for an early 1-0 lead.

In the 16th minute, MacMurray was on the prowl again. With the ball at her feet, MacMurray beat the last defender and placed a shot perfectly into the bottom left corner of the goal. The senior midfielder notched her second goal of the season to give SCSU a 2-0 advantage.

Just three minutes later, senior defender Knight provided more insurance for the Owls. Knight found the top left corner of the goal on a direct freekick from just outside the 18-yard box. Knight's first goal of the season gave Southern a 3-0 lead heading into halftime.

In the second half, MacMurray completed the hatrick in the 69th minute when she placed a ball just inside the right post. MacMurray's first career three goal game capped off a 4-0 victory at Jess Dow Field.

Junior Katie DiDio (Vernon, Conn.) made one save for her second shutout of the year.

The Owls return to action on Sept. 2 when the team kicks off Northeast-10 Conference play against New Haven. Game time is set for 4 p.m. at Jess Dow Field.

2009 SCSU Owl Class All-Tournament Team:
Chelsea Downer, SCSU
Angelika Johansson, Franklin Pierce
Danielle MacMurray, SCSU
Gabriela Demoner, Franklin Pierce
Kelly Sisco, Franklin Pierce
Dianna Geneva, Molloy
Brianna Diaz, Caldwell
Ashley Knight, SCSU
Laura McNamara, Molloy
Morgan Frankenfield, Caldwell
Casey Edward, Franklin Pierce