okNEW LONDON, N.H. – The Colby-Sawyer College women's soccer team won its first game of the season against Simmons College, 1-0, on Saturday afternoon. Freshman Bridget O'Connell (Peabody, Mass.) had the lone goal for the Chargers in the 79^th minute. Junior Alexis LeBreton (Bangor, Maine) had five saves on the afternoon.  

The Basics
Score: Colby-Sawyer 1, Simmons 0
Records: Colby Sawyer (1-3-0) | Simmons (1-3)
Location: New London, N.H. | Kelsey Field  

The Summary

• The first half was a back and forth battle between the two teams. Sophomore Sam Bishop (Windham, N.H.) had the first shot of the afternoon for the Chargers in the 28^th minute. O'Connell took a shot on the next offensive possession for the Chargers, unfortunately the shot missed right. Towards the end of the half, Bishop had another opportunity for Colby-Sawyer that missed high. Heading into halftime the score was still at zero for both teams.
• The second half started just like the first, a battle between both teams. The Sharks had a shot on goal early in the half, which was saved by LeBreton. Junior Hannah Marquis (Weare, N.H) had a shot on goal half way through the half, this was the Chargers best chance to date. LeBreton had another save in the 68^th minute to keep the score tied at zero. In the 79^th minute O'Connell scored her first goal of the season and gave the Chargers the lead. They would hold the lead for their first victory of the season.

Stats & Figures

• Colby-Sawyer finished with 17 total shots. Five of them on goal.
• Bishop lead the team in shots with five on the afternoon.
• Freshman Halle Pletzer (Barre, Vt.) had a shot on goal off the bench.

Up Next

The Chargers get back to action on Wednesday against Regis College. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.