The Dominican University women's soccer team posted their sixth straight win to open Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) play and 11
th straight win overall with a 3-0 win over the Concordia University Wisconsin Falcons on Saturday afternoon at Dominican's West Campus Field.
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The Stars, as they have done throughout their winning streak, controlled possession throughout the afternoon, outshooting the Falcons 16-3 and allowing just two shots on frame, both saved by goalkeeper Abbey Brown.
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"Another great team win," exclaimed Carlos Carrillo, the Stars' fifth-year head coach. "I'm very proud of the team. We continue to be consistent in our game—we were organized and scored some more nice goals. I want to recognize our defensive line who has been great throughout the winning streak. They do such a great job defensively for us and that motivates the rest of the group to do well."
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Senior
Tania Paez scored two goals, including the game-winner, in the winning effort. Paez's first goal came in the 31
st minute when the Berwyn native worked her way into the box from the left, whipping a shot from the top of the box just inside the far post for her seventh goal of the season.
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Carrying the one-goal lead into the second half, Paez added to the lead in the 49
th minute.Â
Sammy Hatfield's restart service into the box found its way through to Paez who settled before knocking in her eighth of the season and second of the match.
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The Stars'
Vanessa Salazar then capped the scoring in the 61
st minute when she gathered a rebound of
Maggie McClure's shot before tapping in for her first goal of the season.
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Dominican, now 11-2-0 on the season and 6-0-0 in conference play, will look to keep their streak alive on Wednesday, traveling to Aurora University to meet the Spartans for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff at Aurora University's Spartan Athletic Park.