LEWISTON, Maine --  Experiencing the brand-new artificial surface of Russell Street Track & Field for the very first time Monday night, Bates College women's soccer made the most of the occasion by collecting its fourth shutout of the season, a 2-0 defeat of visiting Maine Maritime Academy, as the Bobcats move to 4-1-1 on the year.

The garnet and white opened the scoring at the 14:28 mark of the first half as a Mollie Franklin pass from midfield hit teammate Eleanor Martin in stride at the MMA 18-yard line, who promptly one-timed home her second goal of the season.

Bates' second tally of the contest arrived in the 37th minute (26:24). Abby Alter lofted a feed from the right side, resulting in a scrum in front of the Mariners' frame. With the ball last touching Hannah Ribeiro, Olivia Becker uncorked a screamer that found the back of net, resulting in the sophomore's first score of the season.

The Bobcats finished the night with a 21-11 cushion in the shot column, including a 7-5 edging on target.

Starting goalkeeper, Sydney Litney, earned the win after completing 45:00 minutes of action (two saves). Samantha Bunar helped secure the combined shutout with three saves in her second-half performance for the Bobcats.

Maine Maritime drops to 3-3-1 with the setback.

Now looking ahead to Saturday, the Bobcats prepare to welcome #2 Amherst College for a mighty NESCAC tilt. The showdown will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Russell Street.