SPRINGFIELD, Mass. â€" With all the scoring taking place in the first half, visiting Keene State College posted a 2-1 victory over Western New England College in a non-league women's soccer match Thursday (Sept. 7) at Suprenant Field.

The Owls (2-1) took a 2-0 lead on goals by junior forward Renee Halsey (Francestown, NH) in the 28th minute and senior midfielder Tara Wagner (Avon, CT) in the 37th minute. Senior midfielder Katie Stevens (Londonderry, NH) assisted on both scores.

Western New England College (1-2) got on the board when sophomore forward Lauren Sokol (Enfield, CT) fired home a shot with an assist from junior midfielder Stephanie Bibbo (Millville, MA) in the 40th minute.

WNEC senior goalkeeper Marisa Sullivan (Halesite, NY) and freshman Jen Johnson (Goshen, NY) of Keene State each made their four saves in the second half to keep the match close.