Women's Soccer Collects Two Wins at Lehman Spring Classic

BRONX, N.Y. — Competing in the Lehman College Spring Soccer Classic on Saturday, the St. Joseph's College (Brooklyn) women's soccer team had a strong showing under new Head Coach Gary Lawson collecting a pair of wins and finishing 2-1 on the day.

Christine Emigholz led the attack with four goals. Cansu Usta found the back of the net twice and Jocelyn Guaman tallied a goal.

Games were played as 40-minute contests, 7 vs. 7 with a goalie. Results and statistics don't count towards the team's overall record.

Game 1: Lehman 4, St Joseph's 3
SJC Goal Scorers: Christine Emigholz (2), Cansu Usta
The Lady Bears fell behind 3-0 after conceding early goals, but came back to equalize the game at 3-3. SJC couldn't hold off the hosts for a draw as the Lightning struck with a goal in the final seconds to come away with the win.

Game 2: St Joseph's 2, York 1
SJC Goal Scorers: Christine Emigholz, Cansu Usta
Cansu Usta scored the highlight reel goal of the day in the match against the Cardinals. Christina Caruso won the ball back, played a one-two with Christine Emigholz, and crossed it to Usta, who swept home an emphatic first-time finish on the half-volley.  Usta was also denied a fantastic strike from distance, when it appeared to cross the line after bouncing down from hitting the crossbar. 

Game 3: St. Joseph's 2, CCNY 1
SJC Goal Scorers: Christine Emigholz, Jocelyn Guaman
Christine Emigholz controlled a long ball from Cansu Usta and finished to put the Lady Bears up 1-0. Jocelyn Guaman extended SJC's lead to 2-0 with a close-range finish.