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Isa Thesing women's soccer goal kick action
PHOTO CREDIT: Karin Bos

Mariners Play to 0-0 Draw in Non-Conference Women's Soccer Action at UMFK

Isa Thesing made one save to earn her ninth career shutout

9/8/2024 4:43:00 PM

Box Score FORT KENT, Maine--The Maine Maritime Academy women's soccer team defensive unit stymied host Maine-Fort Kent by limiting the host to just six shots--including one on goal--as the Mariners played to a 0-0 draw at Michael Simon Field on Sunday. Maine Maritime now stands at 1-1-1 on the season heading into its North Atlantic Conference docket, while the Bengals are 3-1-1 overall.

MMA Highlights
  • The Mariners put the offensive pressure on the Bengals all afternoon long, outshooting them 13 to 6 (including 8-1 on goal).
  • Senior Kirra Magaña, who is the reigning NAC Player of the Week, led the way with four shots including two on goal.
  • Sophomore goalkeeper Isa Thesing chalked up her ninth career shutout by making one save.
  • Classmate Sophia Hernandez added three shots on goal.
UMFK Highlights
  • Dreanna Thaw stopped eight MMA shots to record her second shutout of the season.
  • Nancy Martin and Petagay Dixon had two shots apiece.
How it Happened
  • UMFK had a chance to take a 1-0 lead in the 40th minute, but Martin's shot hit the post and the MMA defense was able to clear the ball.
  • The Bengals didn't get their only shot on frame until the 78th minute off the foot of Petagay Dixon.
  • The Mariners pressed with four shots on goal after that chance, including a Magana header in the 89th minute
  • The Bengals had the advantage in corner kicks, 7-4.
Up Next
  • Maine Maritime will kick off its first NAC contest on Tuesday when it hosts Thomas College at Ritchie Field, starting at 7:30 p.m.
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