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General Robb Fenton, Nipissing Athletics

WOMEN'S SOCCER: BIG WIN GIVES LAKERS A WEEKEND SPLIT

Two of the six goal scorers Sunday vs. RMC - Brian Doherty Photo
It wouldn't be a stretch for the Nipissing Lakers women's soccer team to be 4-0-0 right now after their first two weekends of play.

After a great opening day win over Toronto, the Lakers have dropped two tough games, losing 2-1 to both Ryerson and Queens, in games they could have easily earned points in, but fell just short.

But they put two tough losses behind them and came out flying in Sunday's clash with the RMC Paladins in Kingston.

The Lakers put up six goals, from six different goal scorers on their way to a 6-0 victory over the always-scrappy Paladins.

Nipissing goals came fast and furious from both veterans and rookies alike, showing the team's depth.

Shannon Russell, Kristen Farkas, Andrea Young and Vanessa Rote all found the back of the net, something they have become accustomed to doing at the OUA level, but it was also newcomers that made an impact.

Alicia Hewitt and Megan Clarke both recorded their first OUA goals helping the Lakers even their record at 2-2-0.

Carlee Bennard was back in net, earning her first shutout of the year and bringing her personal record to 2-2-0 so far this season.

Saturday, it was a tight contest all the way through with Nipissing actually holding a 1-0 lead for about 10 minutes late in the first half.

Selena Innamorati scored her second penalty kick goal of the season to put the Lakers up 1-0 in the 29th minute, but two goals by Queens before the half was enough for the Gaels to grab the victory.

Before Sunday's victory, it was Nipissing's third straight game decided by a score of 2-1 - a win versus Toronto and two losses against Ryerson and Queens.

Nipissing will now have a week off before their next action, which comes Sept. 11 in Sudbury versus the Laurentian Voyageurs who also sit at 2-2-0 after defeating RMC Saturday, but falling to Queens Sunday afternoon.

The teams will play the first of their two scheduled games that, along with the men's resuls, will determine the winner of the Riley Gallo Cup for 2016.

Nipissing returns home after four straight road games on Sept. 17 to face UOIT and Trent.
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Players Mentioned

Carlee Bennard

#25 Carlee Bennard

GK
5' 6"
Senior
Selena Innamorati

#18 Selena Innamorati

D
5' 8"
Senior
Shannon Russell

#2 Shannon Russell

M
5' 2"
Senior
Kristen Farkas

#12 Kristen Farkas

F
5' 5"
Junior
Alicia Hewitt

#20 Alicia Hewitt

F
5' 5"
Freshman
Andrea Young

#16 Andrea Young

F
5' 5"
Sophomore
Megan Clarke

#4 Megan Clarke

M
5' 8"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Carlee Bennard

#25 Carlee Bennard

5' 6"
Senior
GK
Selena Innamorati

#18 Selena Innamorati

5' 8"
Senior
D
Shannon Russell

#2 Shannon Russell

5' 2"
Senior
M
Kristen Farkas

#12 Kristen Farkas

5' 5"
Junior
F
Alicia Hewitt

#20 Alicia Hewitt

5' 5"
Freshman
F
Andrea Young

#16 Andrea Young

5' 5"
Sophomore
F
Megan Clarke

#4 Megan Clarke

5' 8"
Freshman
M

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