UNION, N.J. (10/7/09) - The Kean University women's soccer team scored a pair of goals less than a minute apart late in the opening half en-route to defeating Wilkes University, 3-0, in non-conference action on Wednesday evening.Sophomore Danielle Esposito (Holmdel, N.J.) netted the game-winner for the Cougars (5-3-4), who have a five-game unbeaten streak. Wilkes goalkeeper Brooke Keister (Penns Creek, Pa.) made seven saves for the visiting Lady Colonels (4-5-2).

With less than eight minutes remaining, Esposito gave the Cougars the 1-0 lead after scoring off the assist from senior Jenna Godwin (Kingwood, N.J.). Just 41 seconds later, rookie Carly Seidel (Winslow Twp., N.J.) took a pass from freshman Kristen Hager (Spotswood, N.J.) for the 2-0 advantage heading into the break.

In the second half, junior Samantha Ciccone (Point Pleasant Beach, N.J.) netted the insurance goal with just 7:20 remaining in the game.

The Cougars held a 19-2 advantage in shots and a 3-1 edge in corner kicks.

Kean returns to action on Wednesday, October 14, when the Cougars travel to Glassboro, N.J., for a New Jersey Athletic Conference match-up against host Rowan University.