WILMINGTON, Del. (Nov. 7, 2019) – Powered by the game-winning goal in the 6th minute of action from sophomore Sydney Cooper (Long Beach, Calif./Los Alamitos), the No. 24 Mercy College women's soccer team earned a 1-0 victory over Goldey-Beacom College on Thursday afternoon.

The Mavericks (12-2-2) have won three straight games, while the Lightning (10-6-2) have dropped two of their last three games.

Cooper netted her second goal of the season and senior Natalia Elizarraras (Whittier, Calif./Los Altos) dished out an assist. Junior Melissa Torres (La Mirada, Calif./La Mirada) made one save to post the shutout win.

Goldey-Beacom was led by Line Kristoffersen who had a shot on goal. Noel Talbot made seven saves to take the loss.

Kristoffersen recorded the game's first shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but Torres made her save to keep the game scoreless. Mercy broke through in the 6th minute when Cooper scored following an Elizarraras corner kick to make it 1-0.

Talbot made four saves in the first half to keep the game at 1-0 heading into halftime.

The Mavericks forced Talbot to make three more saves in the second half. The Lightning would not record a shot on goal in the second half, giving Mercy the 1-0 victory.

Mercy held an 11-4 edge in shots and a 7-1 edge in corner kicks.

Head Coach Danny Leon Jr. and the Mavericks resume action on Sunday, November 10th when they play at Lincoln at 1 p.m.