New Britain, CT (October 11, 2002) - The Central Connecticut State University women's soccer team was victorious by a score of 3-1 over visiting UMBC in Northeast Conference women's soccer action today at the CCSU soccer field. The win improves the Blue Devils record to 9-4-0 overall, including 5-0-0 NEC play. UMBC falls to 3-9 overall and 0-5 in NEC play.
Juliana DiPlacido scored the first Blue Devil goal when she was able to get her foot on a loose ball in front of the UMBC goal at 24:46. Jessica Kelley and Anna Lemire each added a goal before halftime to give the Blue Devils a 3-0 lead at the break.
UMBC scored on an own goal with 5:23 to play in the second half to avoid the shutout. Central's Sabrina Mariani made five saves to record her sixth win of the season. Robin Babaris had nine saves for UMBC.
