WALTHAM, Mass. – Bentley University improved to 5-1-1 in the Northeast-10 with a 2-1 victory over Stonehill College on Tuesday afternoon.

Senior Amanda Andriano (Fort Salonga, N.Y./St. Anthony's) got the Falcons on the board early with a 3^rd minute goal, and freshman Sydney O'Connor (New Fairfield, Conn./New Fairfield) scored on a brilliant long-range shot in the 79^th minute.

Andriano's goal came after a quick pass in midfield by freshman center back Jillian Hendriksen (Pembroke, Mass./Pembroke) to senior Rebecca Nguyen (Dudley, Mass./Shepherd Hill). Nguyen then played a through ball down the right-hand side to Andriano, who ran on to the ball on the goal line.

Andriano then chipped a shot on net that went in at a tight angle to give Bentley an early 1-0 lead.

The game match stayed 1-0 deep into the 2^nd half until O'Connor's goal doubled Bentley's lead in the 79^th minute. O'Connor gained possession near the center line and dribbled at the Stonehill defense until from about 30 yards away she launched a shot that beat the Stonehill keeper for her 4^th goal of the season.

Bentley's bid for a 6^th shutout of the season was ended when Stonehill scored in the 86^th minute. A goal by Lauren Clement from the top of the 18-yard box to the far post pulled the Skyhawks to within 2-1.

But the Falcons didn't allow Stonehill another shot at goal and secured the victory.

Freshman goalkeeper Claire Ewen (Arlington, Mass./Arlington) made three saves to earn her second win in a row.

The Falcons will look for another victory on Saturday night when they visit Pace for a 7:00 pm kickoff.