NEWTON, Mass. - Emmanuel women's soccer kept its unbeaten streak intact on Thursday afternoon, battling to a 1-1 draw at Lasell in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) play. The draw moves the Saints to 4-3-2 (4-0-2 GNAC), while the Lasers now sit at 7-1-1 (5-0-1 GNAC)
Emmanuel struck first in the 17th minute with sophomore Grace Foster giving the visitors a 1-0 advantage. That lead would hold until halftime, despite Lasell recording three shots on target, all of whihc were turned aside by Saints junior goalie Teigan Robie.
Lasell continued to push in the second half, and the pressure paid off in the 65th minute with Ayla Hathaway scoring to even the match at 1-1.
Both teams continued to create chances late, but neither could find the go-ahead goal. Lasell goalkeeper Regan Sullivan made six saves, including three in each half. Robie finished the afternoon with five stops.
The Saints are back in action on Saturday, Oct. 3, hosting Colby-Sawyer for a match at noon on Clemente Field.
