Philadelphia, PA – (8/30/2009) – East Stroudsburg University controlled play through much of this afternoon women's soccer contest. The Warriors out-shot Chestnut Hill College 26-5 and used a 2-0 halftime advantage to propel themselves to a 5-0 victory. Junior forward Lindsay Foder (Tobyhanna, Pa.) headlined the Warriors offense while sophomore goalkeeper Melissa Myers (Levittown, Pa.) and the East Stroudsburg University defense shutdown the Griffins.

Foder got East Stroudsburg University (2-1) an early 2-0 advantage scoring twice in the opening 23:39. The Warriors peppered the Chestnut Hill College (1-1) goalkeeper early and despite some brilliant saves, freshman goalkeeper Jessica Veazey (Middletown, DE ) was unable to hold off the attack. The Griffins were able to settle play heading into halftime, as junior forward Lauren Riiff (Clementon, NJ ) and junior midfielder Tara Morey (Pittsgrove, NJ ) were able to send a few strikes on net. Unfortunately, they were unsuccessful and the Warriors took their 2-0 lead into the break.

East Stroudsburg University immediately separated themselves from the Griffins in the second half with goals coming at 45:33 and 45:55 from freshman midfielder Marissa Spitler (Montoursville, Pa.) and sophomore forward Rebecca Porcaro (Reading, PA.), respectively. Foder added another tally at 54:11 to give the Warriors a 5-0 lead and ensure the win.

Myers made one save for East Stroudsburg University; she played the opening 70:23 and earned the win. Veazey made 12 saves in the loss for Chestnut Hill College.

The women's soccer team will open their conference schedule with their next contest. The Griffins will host Philadelphia University in a 4:00 p.m. Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) contest on Wednesday, September 2.

East Stroudsburg U. (2-1) vs. Chestnut Hill Coll. (1-1)
Date: Aug 30, 2009  Attendance: 106 Weather: Clear and Sunny

Goals by Period                                               1          2          Tot
East Stroudsburg University (2-1)                2          3            5
Chestnut Hill College (1-1)                            0          0            0

 SCORING SUMMARY:
1.  19:46 ESU-W Lindsay Foder (unassisted)
2.   23:39 ESU-W Lindsay Foder (unassisted)
3.   45:33 ESU-W Marissa Spitler (unassisted) - turnover in defensive end
4.   45:55 ESU-W Rebecca Porcaro (Lindsay Foder) - From right post
5.   54:11 ESU-W Lindsay Foder (unassisted) - off defender into net

 Shots: East Stroudsburg U. 26, Chestnut Hill Coll. 5 Saves: East Stroudsburg U. 1 (Melissa Myers 1), Chestnut Hill Coll. 12 (VEAZEY, Jessica 12)