UMaine women blank Iona for third consecutive victory

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The University of Maine Black Bears blanked Iona 3-0 in women’s soccer action Friday to earn their fourth victory of the season and third straight.

Maine controlled the ball throughout, enjoying a 28-3 advantage on shots.

Jen Buckley, Emily Stevens and Bar Harbor native Maija Kaldro scored goals for 4-1-1 Maine. Allison Kelly, Rachel Kennedy, and Katie Hodge contributed assists. Naomi Welsh made one save and gained her fourth shutout of the season. She has a 0.47 goals-against average.

For 1-9 Iona, Jenn Radke and Alicia Wisnewski combined for nine saves.

Field hockey

Maine 2, Drexel 1 (2OT)

At Philadelphia, Morgan Brady scored an unassisted goal with 8:34 left in the second overtime, lifting the Black Bears to victory.

Karyn Magno had tied the game for 4-4 Maine with a goal at 17:43 of the second half. Jaye Lance made five saves for the Bears, who outshot Drexel 23-8.

Caliann Bogovic scored for the 3-5 Dragons, who received 14 saves from Margaret Barrow.