WORCESTER, Mass. – The Assumption University women's soccer team continued their strong season opening with a commanding 4-1 victory over D'Youville University on Sunday afternoon, completing a perfect 2-0 weekend homestand.

THE BASICS
Score: Assumption University 4, D'Youville University 1
Records: Assumption (2-0) | D'Youville (0-2)

HOW IT HAPPENED
The first half was scoreless, with chances heavily favoring Assumption. The Hounds took control early in the second half, with Ashley Wenzel scoring the first goal in the 56th minute, assisted by Haley Brown. Wenzel continued to shine, setting up Haleigh Ward just five minutes later to extend the lead to 2-0. Wenzel netted her second goal of the match in the 64th minute with an assist from Rachael Geniuch. 

D'Youville managed to pull one back in the 73rd minute; Lily Gallagher sliced in a corner kick directly for the Saint's lone goal. Assumption sealed the win with a goal from Ava Normandin in the 87th minute, assisted by Rose Connolly.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Assumption outshot D'Youville 21-5, with a 12-3 advantage in shots on goal.
• Wenzel led with five points on the day, and leads the team with six on the season (2G, 2A).
• The Greyhounds earned 18 corner kicks, while D'Youville had just one.
• This match marked the college debut for Assumption's starting goalkeeper, Kaylin Hebert, who made two saves.
• Assumption now leads the all-time series against D'Youville, 1-0-1.

UP NEXT

• ASM at Chestnut Hill College, Tuesday, September 10, 7:00 pm
• DYU host Ursuline College Wednesday, September 11, 4:00 pm

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