CHESTERTOWN, MD –F&M's Selena Boro ended a scoreless game against Washington College with a header in the 51st minute. The ball was sent in by Carley Nicholson across the box as Boro found the back of the net.

Washington answered back seven minutes later when freshmen Heather Smith bent in a long, tough-angle shot from wide right of the goal off an assist from teammate Ainsley Boynton. F&M pressed forward to regain the lead in the 63rd minute off a goal by Nancy Epstein. Shelby Cummins scored her second goal of the year in the 79th minute sealing the win for the Diplomats.

F&M took 11 of their 17 shots in the second half where they converted on three of them. Washington College was held to 10 shots for the length of the game.

F&M freshman goalkeeper Hannah Barry had four saves for the night while junior Shorewoman Tori Ripple had seven.Centennial Conference win and improved to 4-2 overall (1-0 CC). 

The Diplomats return to action at home on Tuesday

Franklin & Marshall earned its first against Gettysburg. Game time is set for 7:00 PM.

 
                         Soccer Game Summary (Final)
                             2010 F&M Women Soccer
     Franklin & Marshall vs Washington College (9/25/10 at Chestertown, MD)

 Franklin & Marshall (4-2, 1-1 CC) vs. Washington College (3-3-1, 0-2 CC)
 Goals by period       1  2  Tot
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 Franklin & Marshall.  0  3 -  3
 Washington College. 0  1 -  1
 
 SCORING SUMMARY:
  1.  50:58 F&M Selena Boro (2) (Carley Nicholson) - Cross into box and header
  2.  58:00 WC Heather Smith (3) (Ainsley Boynton) - long tough angle shot from wide right of the goal
  3.  62:08 F&M Nancy Epstein (1) (unassisted) - Transition goal
  4.  78:36 F&M Shelby Cummins (2) (Carley Nicholson) - transition, pass ahead

 Shots: Franklin & Marshall 17, Washington College 10
 Saves: Franklin & Marshall 3 (Hannah Barry 3), Washington College 7
 (Tori Ripple 7)