Women's Soccer Drops Conference Opener to CCSU, 1-0

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9/30/05 -- Long Island University opened its Northeast Conference season with a 1-0 defeat on the road Friday against preseason favorite Central Connecticut State. Junior Jess McCavanagh scored the game’s only goal off a feed from senior Jen Frisch in the 23rd minute.

Long Island’s best scoring opportunity came with 13:18 remaining in the contest. Senior Jackie McCormick (Liverpool, N.Y.) was denied on a direct kick from inside the 18 by CCSU goalkeeper Ashley Ferra following a CCSU foul.

McCavanagh headed in her fourth goal of the season at the 22:36 mark to put CCSU up 1-0. The Blackbirds were outshot, 13-6, in the contest.

Junior Stephanie Kansky made four saves for the Blackbirds (5-5).

LIU resumes Northeast Conference play this Sunday as they travel to Quinnipiac University. The match is scheduled for a 12:00 p.m. start.