Women's Soccer Opens Season With Shutout Over New Haven 

LAKEWOOD, N.J. - Thomas Jefferson University women's soccer (1-0) began their season looking to return to the NCAA Tournament for a fifth straight season. The Rams started their journey at Investors Bank Field, where Jefferson put together an offensive attack that led them to a 3-0 victory over the University of New Haven (0-1) in non-conference action. 

WHAT HAPPENED 

• The Rams went on the offensive in the first half, outshooting the Chargers 9-3 
• New Haven and Jefferson each recorded three saves in the first half, keeping the matchup scoreless after 45 minutes 
• The Rams got on the board at the 55th minute mark off a Mia Ferrara goal 
• Dillan Sorino followed suit three minutes later to put Jefferson's lead at 2-0 
• After a yellow card, third one on the day for New Haven, Avery Nogami converted on her penalty kick 
• The Rams attempted eight shots in the second half, helping them get to their 3-0 win in the season opener 
• Liv Riddel earns the shutout victory with four saves on the day 

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE 
Shots: Jefferson, 17-5 
Shots-on-Goal: Jefferson, 9-4 
Saves: New Haven, 6-4 
Corners: Jefferson, 7-1 
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Avery Nogami: 1 goal, 3 shots 
Mia Ferrara: 1 goal, 2 shots 
Dillan Sorino: 1 goal, 2 shots 
Liv Riddel: 4 saves 

UP NEXT 
Jefferson will take a break for the week as they head to Pleasantville, N.Y. on Wednesday, September 11 at 7 p.m. as the Rams face Pace University in non-conference action.