Simpson Scores Twice in Final 10 Minutes to Push New Haven Past Saint Peter’s

WEST HAVEN, Conn. — New Haven women’s soccer defeated Saint Peter’s 2-1 on Wednesday. Grace Simpson (Norwalk, Conn./Brien McMahon) scored at 86:54 as the Chargers took the lead late after generating a season-high 21 shots, including 14 in the second half. Maria Lobo (Porto, Portugal/Escola Secundaria Fontes Pereira de Melo) gave New Haven a late first-half chance when her shot hit the top woodwork in the 44th minute, but the Blue & Gold could not break through. Earlier, the Chargers opened with pressure as Molly Heras (Pt. Pleasant, NJ/Point Pleasant Borough High School) took a shot at 5:59 and the…