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NEWARK, N.J. - UMBC women's soccer recorded nine shots and two corners, but the most important ones came in the 99th minute of play to help set up the game-winning goal that gave the Retrievers the 1-0 victory of the NJIT Highlanders.

FOR THE RECORD

UMBC picks up its first season and conference win, moving to 1-2-1 overall and 1-2-0 in America East play. NJIT falls to 2-4-1 overall and 0-3-1 in conference contests.

STRAIGHT FACTS

The game-winning goal was set up with a minute left in the first overtime by a corner kick from junior Morgan Rees (Ardmore, Pa.) The ball sailed towards the top of the penalty box, where senior Meredith Webber (Yardley, Pa.) was able to get a head on it and send it towards the net. 

Freshman Meghan McKye (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) deflected the ball into the back of the net to seal the win for UMBC.

Each team was pretty even in the first half, with NJIT outshooting UMBC, 4-3, with Alyssa Palmucci (Mullica Hill, N.J.) and McKye each putting shots on goal for the Retrievers.

In the second half, Jade Wilkins (Stoney Beach, Md./The Catholic High School) was a key part in helping to send the game into overtime, making four saves in the second period. 

Freshman Grace Harvey (Gaithersburg, Md./Gaithersburg) and Rees each looked to put UMBC on the board in the second half but were met by NJIT's goalkeeper.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

5 - Wilkins made five stops in goal on the afternoon en route to her second shutout of the season. 

1 - the goal McKye scored marks her first in a Retriever uniform. This is also the first win for UMBC over NJIT in the three meetings between the teams.

0 - Wilkins earned her second shutout of the season.

ONTO THE NEXT ONE

UMBC's final road game will be on Saturday, April 3 as the team travels to UMass Lowell. The Retrievers and River Hawks are set to kick off at 12 p.m.