WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 22, 2000) -- Freshman forward Shelby Samperton (Bethesda, Md./Georgetown Visitation) scored the game-winning goal as Georgetown blanked LaSalle, 3-0. The Hoyas improve to 12-4 overall, while the Explorers fall to 3-11 on the season.

Samperton scored her second goal of the season at 6:48. She capitalized on a shot taken by freshman back Elena Elster (Wiesbaden, Germany/Lawrenceville School) that hit the post, knocking in the rebound. Freshman forward Leeanne Rizzo (Walpole, Mass./Walpole) scored next for Georgetown. She netted her seventh goal of the year at 15:59, converting a pass by senior midfielder Caitlin McLean (Jenkintown, Pa./Jenkintown). The Hoyas led 2-0 at halftime.

In the second half, Georgetown added to its lead when Rizzo scored her second goal of the game. At 18:56 Rizzo found the back of the net by deflecting Elster's penalty corner shot into the goal.

Junior back Bridget McConnell (Cincinnati, Ohio/Summit Country Day) had a defensive save for the Hoyas.

Georgetown sophomore goalkeeper Jessica Herring (Ocean, N.J./Ocean Township) had four saves, while LaSalle's Julie Hope tallied 11 saves. The Hoyas will continue their homestand as they host Villanova on Wednesday, October 25, at 3 p.m. on Kehoe Field.

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                    1   2   OT  OT  FINALLine Score: Georgetown University (12-4)        2   1    --  -- 3LaSalle (3-11)              0   0    --  -- 0Scoring Summary:        GU  6:48    Shelby Samperton                GU  15:59   Leeanne Rizzo (Caitlin McLean)                GU  51:04   Leeanne Rizzo (Elena Elster)Shots on Goal:          GU - 28 LS - 10Penalty Corners:        GU - 11 LS - 4Goalie Saves:           GU  Jessica Herring, 4                LS  Julie Hope, 11Attendance:         104