Vizoco, Vitola Push Kean Past Mulenberg, 3-2

Kean Athletics

Union, N.J. (9/5/10) - Senior Randi Vizoco netted two goals, including what would be the game-winner as the Kean University women's soccer team posted their third straight win to open the 2010 season defeating Muhlenberg College, 3-2, in the Cougar Classic.The Cougars (3-0) got on the board just 38 seconds into the match as junior Danielle Esposito hit a breakaway shot from the right side. Vizoco gave KU a 2-0 lead in the 33rd minute off an assist from rookie Carla Vitola.

The Mules (1-0-1) pulled within one as Megan O'Grady launched a ball from 30 yards out over the leaping keeper in the 53rd minute. Vizoco again took a pass from Vitola at 63:02 and pushed the ball passed the drawn out keeper for a 3-1 lead. Muhlenberg struck with a penalty kick goal at 72:45 off the foot of Nicolette Miller.

Senior Leandra Russo stopped four shots for the Cougars while keepers Michele Toher and Amanda Wong combined for five saves for Muhlenberg.

Kean held the advantage in both shots (16-8) and corner kicks (6-1).

The Cougars return to action on Wednesday, September 8th when they host FDU College at Florham at 7:30 p.m.