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BROOKLINE, Mass. – Controlling possession during most of Friday's season-opening match at Parsons Field, the Northeastern women's soccer team yielded two unanswered goals from its commanding, 17-9 shot margin as the Huskies shut out Connecticut, 2-0, to begin the 2018 season.
 
Northeastern (1-0-0) received a pair of goals from Olivia Ware and Julianne Ross en route to topping UConn (0-1-0) for the first time since 2011.
 
With less than five minutes remaining in the first half, Valentina Soares Gache picked Connecticut's pocket in the midfield before turning and firing a forward pass to Ware, who completed her one-on-one opportunity for her first career goal.
 
NU continued to apply the pressure after halftime, gaining a 2-0 lead on a set piece during the 71st minute. Lizzie George provided the corner from the left flag that met Ross' header in the middle of the six-yard box, padding the Huskies' lead.
 
Senior goalkeeper Nathalie Nidetch remained relatively unchallenged during the match, recording four saves during her first clean sheet of the season.
 
Lightning delayed Friday's 6 p.m. kickoff by approximately 70 minutes.
 
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Northeastern will look to sweep the weekend on Sunday, Aug. 19, when it hosts crosstown rival Boston College at Parsons Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.