Women's Soccer Earns 4-1 Victory

South Portland, ME. The Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) women's soccer team beat Saint Joseph's College JV team this afternoon by a score of 4-1. Sophomore midfielder Lauren Rafford (Bangor, ME) put the Seawolves on the board at the 25 minute mark. The unassisted goal was shot from beyond the right side of the 18 yard box. Rafford's goal would be the only one in the first half.

The Seawolves turned up the heat after halftime, scoring two quick goals to start the second half. The first came from Sophomore Bethany Gullbrand (Portland, ME) (pictured) in the 50th minute assisted by freshman Brittany Young (Portland, ME). Freshman forward Michela Desjardins (Fort Kent, ME) scored two minutes later off a long assist from sophomore defender Ali Waterman (Cumberland, ME). Saint Joe's finally got on the board in the 60th minute. The final goal for SMCC came in the 78th minute and was also scored by Desjardins off an assist by Casey Garrapy (Underhill, VT). 

The Seawolves move to 1-1 on the season. Conference play begins this Tuesday, September 11th with a 4:00 PM home match against Central Maine Community College.