GORHAM, Maine  – Makena Valentine scored in the 24^th minute to lead the University of New England Noreasters to a 1-0 win over the University of Southern Maine Huskies in a non-conference match up Friday evening at Hannaford Field.
 
Husky senior goalkeeper Eleanor Folsom (Winthrop, Maine) made eight saves in the game to keep Southern Maine within striking distance. 
 
The Records:
University of New England  (1-0)
Southern Maine (0-1)
 
Facing each other for the second time since the 2016 season, today's game marked the 14^th meeting between the Nor'easters and the Huskies.  UNE leads the overall series 11-3, and Southern Maine last defeated the Nor'easter 2-1 during the 2015 season. The Nor'easters defeated the Huskies 4-0 in 2024.
 
The Goalkeepers:
SM, Eleanor Folsom (0-1), 60:00, 1 GA, 8 Saves
UNE, Savanna Harvey (1-0), 60:00, 0 GA, 1 Save
 
Defensive Saves: SM, Jaigan Boudreau (1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Despite out-shooting Southern Maine 6-0 in the first quarter, the Nor'easters were left without a goal as Husky senior goalkeeper Eleanor Folsom (Winthrop, Maine) made all six saves.
• Makena Valentine put UNE ahead in the 24^th minute scoring her team's first goal of the season.
• Registering four shots (one on goal) in the final three quarters, the Huskies were unable to find the equalizer.  Junior HJ Tuplin (Lisbon, Maine) had a diving effort in the 49^th minute for the potential tying goal, but the ball trickled past the far post.

 
Inside The Statistics:

• UNE out shot Southern Maine 13-4 (10-1) on frame, and had an 8-1 lead in penalty corners.
• Southern Maine had three of its four shots in the final two quarters.

 
Up Next:
Southern Maine has a quick turn-around and is back in action on Saturday (4:00 pm) against Mount Holyoke College.
           
 
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