HARRISONBURG, Va. – The William & Mary women's soccer team improved to 2-0 for the second time in three seasons as they topped the ACC's Boston College 3-1 on Sunday afternoon in its final game of the Fairfield Inn by Marriot JMU Invite. Redshirt sophomore Sarah Segan and seniors Rachel Moore and Sami Grasso scored in the victory.
 
After a back-and-forth start through the first 27 minutes, the Tribe broke through with a goal in the 28th minute. Segan made a great individual effort as she worked around the keeper and fired her shot home into the empty net from 12-yards out. Her first goal of the season gave the Tribe a 1-0 lead.
 
At the break, W&M still held a 1-0 lead, even though the match remained pretty even. The Tribe had a 5-4 advantage in shots, but shots on-goal were tied 1-1. Sophomore Katelyn Briguglio recorded one first half save.
 
BC (1-1) opened the second half with a quick flurry. Francesca Venzia had a shot just less than two minutes in, but a Tribe defender blocked it. W&M was also able to clear the ensuing corner kick to keep the game 1-0.
 
The Tribe doubled its lead in the 58th minute. After a give-and-go at midfield, Moore made a nice run into the box, before firing her shot past the goalkeeper from 12-yards out. Her first marker of the season made it 2-0 Tribe.
 
W&M put the game away in the 83rd minute when it found the back of the net for the third time on the day. Segan pushed the ball up the right side of the box, and played it back to Grasso. The senior one-timed the pass into the back of the net from five-yards out.
 
The Eagles did break W&M's season opening scoreless streak at 174 minutes with a goal just a minute after the Green and Gold's third. Olivia Vaughn played a deflection in the penalty area and placed her shot just passed the outstretched Briguglio. The marker made the final score 3-1.
 
William & Mary Starters –Briguglio (GK), Grasso, Dailey, Branton, Moore, Segan, Kelly, Kent, Robbins, Hyland, Keith
 
Boston College Starters – Bryant (GK), Berman, Bike, Swaby, Venezia, Jennings, Roelfsema, Coffey, Vaughn, Jennings, Mitchell
 
Goals
28' – Sarah Segan (W&M) (unassisted)
58' – Rachel Moore (W&M) (unassisted)
83' – Sami Grasso (W&M) (Assist – Sami Grasso)
84' – Olivia Vaughn (BC) (unassisted)

Inside the Numbers
- W&M held a 13-9 advantage in shots, while it converted all three shots that it put on target in the match.
 
- Boston College did hold an 11-3 mark in corner kicks, but the Tribe defense stopped all of them.
 
- The Tribe has scored first in both of its games so far this season.
 
- Once again, senior Rachel Moore fired a match-high four shots, and has been the Tribe's shot leader in both matches. Grasso, Segan, and sophomore Charlotte Hyland each had two shots on the afternoon.
 
Notes
Redshirt sophomore Sarah Segan recorded her first goal of the season and 11th of her career with her 28th minute marker …  Ten of Segan's 11 career goals have come in the first half of the match … Senior Rachel Moore notched her first goal of the season, while it was the 16th goal of her career … Sami Grasso notched her first goal of the season and the 11th of her career … Segan recorded her third career assist on Grasso's tally … The Fogelsville, Pa. native had her third career match with multiple points … Sophomore Katelyn Briguglio made a season-high three saves in her first victory of the season … Freshman Mariana Hershner made her Tribe and collegiate debut in the match … Through two games, W&M has scored five goals, all by different players (freshman Erin Dailey and senior Elysse Branton scored Friday)… The Green and Gold improved to 2-0 for the second time in the last three years … Coincidentally, the 2015 team that also started 2-0 won both of its matches in the Fairfield Inn by Marriot JMU Invite to start that season.
 
Quotable
"Today's victory was a total team effort. We caused a lot problems in the back for Boston College, and probably had a chance for a few more goals. Overall we are extremely pleased with the start of our season." – John Daly on the victory
 
"We defended very well and were very organized. We played very well in the midfield and Katelyn Briguglio made a few nice stops and played well for the second straight match." – Daly on the defensive effort
 
What's Ahead
William & Mary returns home for its first two matches at Martin Family Stadium at Albert-Daly Field next week. The Tribe welcomes Fairleigh Dickinson on Thursday, Aug. 24, before playing host to Bucknell on Sunday, Aug. 27. Kickoffs are slated for 7 p.m. and 2 p.m., respectively.