The New York University women's soccer team posted its third-straight shutout and defeated Farmingdale State College 3-0 on Saturday, September 23, at Gaelic Park in Riverdale, NY.

NYU (4-2-1) took control of the game early, scoring the contest's first goal in the fourth minute as Marquel Love dribbled down the goal line and found a wide open Alex Benedict in the box. Benedict finished the pass from Love for her fourth goal of the season.

Just over seven minutes later, the Violets doubled their lead when Love once again dribbled by a Farmingdale St. (2-4-2) defender, this time shooting and beating the goalkeeper just inside the far post.

Charlotte Herbertz tacked on an insurance goal for the Violets in the 70th minute, finishing a feed from Tori Bianco. The assist was the first point of Bianco's career. 

NYU goalkeeper Meghan Marhan made four saves to record her second-straight shutout in as many career starts. Daniella Ford, the Rams' goalkeeper, made six saves.

NOTABLES:

- NYU outshot Farmingdale St. 15-10, including 9-4 in shots on goal. This marked the sixth time in seven games that the squad has taken more shots than its opponent.

- Benedict took four shots to lead NYU. The sophomore currently leads the team in points (9), goals (4) and shots (38).

- All four of the Violets' victories this season have been shutouts.

- NYU has not allowed a goal in 336:57. The shutout streak spans back to the first half of the Violets' September 10 game at Stevens Institute of Technology.

The Violets will return to action on Wednesday, September 27, when they make the short trip to the College of Staten Island. Kickoff is slated for 3:30pm.