HILBERT DEFENSE HOLDS OFF EXPRESS

HAMBURG, N.Y. – Kayla Norman scored just 16-seconds into the second half, breaking a scoreless tie, and sending the Hilbert College Hawks (1-2) to a 1-0 non-conference victory over the Wells College Express (2-2) in women's soccer action Wednesday afternoon in Hamburg, N.Y. Rachel Mattraw paced the Express in net finishing with five saves. Mary Zinni earned the victory in goal for the Hawks with four saves.

Both teams played a scoreless first half. The Hawks held a slight advantage in shots (7-6) but it would be the Express who challenged in the offensive end, holding a 4-1 advantage in corner kicks.

The Hawks struck quick in the second half as Robbi Bailey fed Norman for the first goal of the game just 16-seconds into play. The Hawks defense held strong from there, allowing just four Express shots the rest of the half en route to the victory.

Overall, the Hawks held a slight advantage in shots on goal (6-4), while the Express held the slim advantage in corner kick (4-3).

The Express return to action this coming Saturday against NEAC rival Penn. St. Abington at 5 p.m. in Abington, Pa.