WPI 1, Wentworth 0

Boston, MA --- Freshman midfielder Kelsey Mawhiney's (Johnston, RI) scored the lone goal in the 21st minute of action, while junior keeper Nicole DeCampo (Stoneham, MA) turned aside eight shots for her second shutout of the season as WPI (2-1) defeated Wentworth Institute of Technology (0-2), 1-0, in a non-conference contest played at Sweeney Field.

The Leopards had a pair of scoring opportunities in the fifth minute of play on consecutive corner kicks, but could only muster one shot, which sailed wide. Shortly thereafter the two teams exchanged shots on goal in a span of 30 seconds, but neither could take the lead.

Off a turnover, Mawhiney was able to beat Leopard junior Beth Melanson (Lewiston, ME), who had come out to play the ball, to the left side, giving the Engineers a 1-0 lead. After the goal, Wentworth managed three shots on goal, but could not get the equalizer.

Despite holding an 8-6 shot advantage in the second half, Wentworth was not able to get the ball past DeCampo, who came up big on a saved corner kick with four minutes to play.

Melanson made four saves to the Leopards who host defending Commonwealth Coast Conference champion Endicott Saturday at 3:00pm.

WPI will also return to action on Saturday when they entertain Salem State in their opener at 6:30pm.

Release courtesy Wentworth Sports Information