Second Half Goals Lift Pride to 2-0 Victory at Simmons

BRIGHTON, Mass. -- Sienna Santiago (Brewster, N.Y.) scored twice to lead the Regis College women's soccer team to a 2-0 win over Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) opponent Simmons University on Saturday afternoon at Daly Field. The victory improved the Pride's record to 5-7-2 overall and 3-4-1 in conference play.

Santiago's goals were set up by assists from Meadow Comeiro (Woburn, Mass.) and Andrea Perez-Olivero (San Juan, PR.). In goal, Daniela Mazo (Bridgeport, Conn.) earned the win for the Pride.

How it Happened

The Simmons offense managed just one shot in the opening minutes of the first half, but the rest of the period belonged to the Pride. Regis controlled possession, generating 10 shots and seven corner kicks. Simmons goalkeeper Lauren Sanchez turned away three attempts, while the rest missed the target, sending the teams into halftime locked in a scoreless tie.

Santiago broke through just two minutes into the second half, finding the back of the net in the 47th minute off a pass from Meadow Comerio to put the Pride ahead 1-0. She struck again 13 minutes later, doubling the lead after a setup from Andrea Perez-Olivero. From there, Regis maintained control, holding Simmons without a shot and cruising to a 2-0 victory over the Sharks.

Inside the Numbers

• Sienna Santiago's two-goal performance marks the best stretch of her career, coming on the heels of her hat trick against Mitchell.
• Meadow Comerio has recorded assists in back-to-back games for the Pride, while Andrea Perez-Olivero's helper marked the first point of her collegiate career.
• Daniela Mazo recorded her third win of the season, which ties a season-high for the senior. 

Up Next

The Pride return home this Tuesday, October 14 when they host the Blue Jays from the University of Saint Joseph's (Conn.) at 7 p.m.