Kean Topped by Stevens 1-0

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (9/13/06) - The Kean University Cougars gave up a goal with just over 20 minutes to go in the contest as they dropped a 1-0 decision to The Stevens Institute of Technology on Wednesday evening. With the loss, the Cougars fall to 1-2, while the Ducks improved to 5-1.

Midway through the second half Stevens, junior defender Stephanie Linder (Eatontown, N.J.) passed the ball from backfield to sophomore midfielder Kerri Polidore (Garwood, N.J.), who was set-up on the right side. Polidore found freshman forward Nicole Cook (Fallbrook, Calif.)
at the top of the circle and Cook sent in a shot while moving to give the Ducks the advantage.

Overall in the game, the Cougars out shot Stevens 11-7, while the ducks held a 9-6 advantage in penalty corners. Kean goalie Jenni Barry (Berkeley Heights, N.J.) made three saves in the loss, while Stevens keeper Stephanie Smith (Hockessin, Del.) made 10 saves.