WELLESLEY, Mass. – Taking the pitch for their season-opener, Simmons University took the short trip to Wellesley College to square off against the Blue. The home team scored first midway through the first half and did not let up to secure the 5-0 victory.

How It Happened

• Getting tested just over three minutes into the game, Mikaela Marie Javar saved a promising Wellesley shot to keep the home team off the board. The Blue continued to rattle off shots but were unable to convert until the 20th minute (1-0).
• Ella Askren nearly knotted up the score in the 28th minute, but the Wellesley keeper was able to hold the narrow lead going into halftime.
• Wellesley came out of the break hot and did not cool off, recording 17 shots that turned into four goals in the second to take the win. 

Beyond The Box Score

• Sophomore keeper Mikaela Marie Javar booked eight saves to mark a new career-high in non-conference action.
• Next Up for the Sharks is a midweek match on Wednesday, September 3 as they travel down to Buzzards Bay to play Mass. Maritime at 7 p.m. under the lights.