The Suffolk University Women's Soccer team (6-6-1, 4-5-1 GNAC) and Simmons Sharks (5-7-2, 4-4-2 GNAC) battled for a 0-0 draw in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action on a misty Wednesday night at Dilboy Memorial Stadium in Somerville.
The Rams stingy defense has not allowed a goal since their September 28 matchup versus St. Joseph College as the Blue Jays converted on a penalty kick in the game's 64th minute.
Both teams entered Wednesday's contest continuing their hunt to secure a berth into the eight-team GNAC playoff tournament, which will begin on October 29. With the tie, Simmons moves into eighth places with 14 points, while Suffolk is on the outside looking in tied for ninth place with 13 points and three conference games remaining.
Rain may have played a factor in Wednesday's contest as neither team could muster any significant scoring chances.
Simmons had perhaps the game's best opportunity for a score as Brouillette played a ball outside of the box and lost control of it. Junior Justine Beauchamp (Exeter, N.H.) grabbed control of the loose ball but her 15-yard shot sailed to the right of the goal.
The Sharks registered 18 shots in the contest, but were only able to get five on net as many of their shots either sailed high over the net or strayed wide of the goal posts. Beauchamp led the shot brigade for the Sharks as she let off seven shots in the contest, while sophomore Kristyn Heuslein (Manchester, N.H.) had four shots.
Sophomore Ashley Wheeler (Nashua, N.H.) made 11 saves in goal for the Sharks as she recorded her fourth shutout of the season.
Suffolk managed to put plenty of pressure on Simmons in the second half as they forced Wheeler to make nine saves in the 45-minute period. Wheeler went down for a brief moment as she collided with sophomore Gabrielle Balestrier (Mohnton, Pa.) after stopping one of her shots. Still with Wheeler down the Rams could not capitalize as their ensuing shot off the rebound sailed wide right of the goal.
Suffolk held a 23-18 edge in shots in the contest, including a 15-7 margin in the second half. Simmons managed to put off three shots in overtime, while the Rams had two shots.
Both teams will be back in GNAC action on Saturday. Simmons will host Mount Ida College for a 1:00pm matchup with the Mustangs. Suffolk will host Norwich University as part of a Suffolk Spirit Day Soccer Doubleheader beginning at 2:00pm at Dilboy Stadium.