Four Vikings Score in Victory Over Terriers

SALEM, Mass. – Salem State women's soccer found themselves back in the win column tonight after four Vikings found the back of the net en route to their 4-1 victory over Thomas College tonight,, boosting their record to 3-7-2 overall. 

How it Happened:

• Jenna Mitza (Tygnsboro, Mass.) broke the game open in the seventh minute after lacing the ball into the right panel to take the early 1-0 tilt.
• Anna Latta (Southbury, Conn.) extended the Vikings' lead just before the break by following up on her own shot to give Salem the 2-0 advantage at the half.
• In the 70th minute, Anna Frost (Ada, Mich.) headed in a corner from Sydney Durkin (Dracut, Mass.), putting the Vikings ahead 3-0. However, just three minutes later, a goal from the Terriers would break the shutout.
• With three minutes left in the game, McKenna Gilligan (Salem, Mass.) restored the Vikings' three-goal lead with a direct kick from about 20 yards out, sealing the 4-1 victory for Salem.

Inside the Numbers:

• In tonight's victory, McKenna Gilligan scored her first collegiate goal, while teammate Jenna Mitza recorded her first goal of the season.
• Tonight's four-goal performance is the Vikings' highest scoring output of the season.
• Tonight's matchup at Alumni Field was the first in history between the Vikings and Terriers.

Up Next:

The Vikings continue their home stint this Saturday when they welcome the Trailblazers from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) to Alumni Field for a 3p.m. start.