Box Score

TROY, N.Y. - Mollie Gilchrist and Jennifer Mansfield had two goals apiece to lead the women's soccer team to a 4-0 victory over Johnson and Wales University in the opening night of the 2012 Rensselaer Invitational. The game was the season opener for both teams.

The Dutchwomen controlled the first half and were rewarded at the 25:07 mark when Gilchrist, a sophomore, saw her corner kick from the right side curve over the outstretched hands of the JWU goalkeeper and across the line.

Gilchrist then played the primary role in the Dutchwomen taking a 2-0 lead at 38:25 when she carried the ball down the right side, eluded a couple of defenders and took a shot that beat the goalie but was stopped by a defender. The ball bounced out to the top of the box, where Mansfield, a senior, sent it back and into the net.

The best chance for Johnson and Wales in the first half came in the 28th minute when sophomore Cat Martin came in on what appeared to be a breakaway, but senior defender Giovanna Velardo swept across and knocked the ball away.

Gilchrist made it 3-0 when she headed in a Caroline Gorka throw in at 51:51. Gorka took the throw from the right sideline that came across the top of the box and bounced once before Gilchrist put her head on it. Mansfield's second of the night came on a penalty kick in the 66th minute following a handball in the box.

Union held a 7-0 edge on shots in the first half, including four on goal, and went on to hold an 18-1 edge. Dutchwomen senior goalkeeper Kayla Marti played the first  70:16 before being replaced by Allison Brustowicz, who made the lone save.

Wildcats freshman goalkeeper Alexa Rose finished with six saves in 90 minutes.

Union takes on Emmanuel College, which defeated Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1-0, on Saturday at 4:30pm at Renwyck Field.