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Season StatsELON, N.C. – The Northeastern women's soccer team (7-3-1) picked up its second straight shutout with a 0-0 draw at Elon (7-1-2) in the CAA opener for both teams on Friday at rain-soaked Rudd Field.
The Huskies held a 22-7 edge in shots, including a 9-2 margin in shots on goal, but could not find a breakthrough amidst heavy rain and an organized Elon defense.
With the draw, NU earns a point in the CAA standings heading into Sunday's match at William & Mary.
Stats of the Game• The Huskies pitched their second straight clean-sheet to extend their shutout streak to 218:32.
• NU has held its opponent scoreless in three of the last four matches, and four of the last six.
• Sophomore
Kayla Cappuzzo led all players with five shot attempts.
• NU was out-cornered for the first time this season as the Phoenix held a 5-2 edge in the category.
• Junior
Haley Sinclair made her first start of the season Friday.
• Goalkeepers
Jill Quinn and
Nathalie Nidetch (two saves) combined for the shutout.
Up NextNortheastern will head north to Williamsburg, Virginia for a matchup against William & Mary on Sunday at 2 p.m.