AKRON, Ohio (Sept. 2, 2007) – The Saint Francis University women's soccer team earned their first win of the season on Sunday, downing the Northeastern University Huskies, 2-0, at the University of Akron Westfield Insurance Cup tournament.

The Red Flash took the lead for good just 24 minutes into the match on a breakaway goal from the left side by sophomore Rachael Seibert (Murrysville, Pa/Franklin Regional) (Murrysville, Pa./Franklin Regional). The unassisted goal, Seibert's first of the season, would prove to be the game-winner.

The Saint Francis offense wasn't quite done though, with an impressive insurance goal coming by way junior Alanna Vespa (Ancaster, Ontario/Saint Mary’s Catholic) (Ancaster, Ontario/Saint Mary's Catholic). Vespa played a rebound off her chest and over the head of Northeastern goalkeeper Annie Petrofsky to set the final score.

Sophomore goalkeeper Jess Boyer (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon) posted her first-career win and shutout, while making two saves behind an impressive SFU defense that allowed just six shots.

“On Friday (vs. Akron) our team was trying to get settled in with some of its playing lines and personnel,” said SFU head coach Brenda van Stralen. “The team played a better all-around game today. We were much more relaxed and we got a good win.”

The Red Flash return to action on Wednesday when they welcome Howard for the home opener. The match will get underway at 4 p.m.