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BROOKVILLE, NY  – The Manhattan Jaspers Women's Soccer team (1-1), on the backs of two scores from sophomore Scarlett Smith , emerged victorious in its non-conference battle over the Sharks from LIU (0-2) by a final score of 3-1 at LIU Soccer Park.  HOW IT HAPPENED - Throwing out the same starting XI as Thursday's tilt against Monmouth, the Jaspers found their chemistry early.  - After Manhattan tallied the first few chances of the game, LIU connected on their opening shot of the afternoon, with Isabel Kyprislidis striking first in the 13th minute.  - Quickly pressing in the offensive end, newcomer Baileigh Johnson controlled the throw-in from Madison Heitman and found the back of the net above the goalkeeper's head less than 90 seconds later.  - In a two-minute sequence between the 34th and 36th minutes, Payton Wilkerson and Katie Cragan each generated quality opportunities, forcing a pair of saves from Alexandra DaEira-Loccisano.  - Close to the halftime horn, Gianna Fucile registered her own shot on target before Cragan registered another at the buzzer.  - Coming out of the locker room, the Green and White once again placed the pressure on the hosts right away. - Following a deep pass from midfield, Scarlett Smith handled the ball past the goalkeeper and into an undefended net 93 seconds after the opening whistle, giving Manhattan their first lead.  - Fewer than 10 minutes later, Cragan deflected a cross down and Smith once again found herself in the perfect place at the perfect time, doubling the Jasper lead at 3-1.  - Already holding three saves under her belt, Molly Brunk denied every chance that came her way in the second half, making three saves in a six-minute stretch.  - Manhattan continued to impose their will offensively, tallying the final 11 shots of the contest and earning their first win of the season.  STATS AND NOTES - Sophomore forward Scarlett Smith doubled her career scoring output with two goals this afternoon, tying her total from last season.  - First-year forward Baileigh Johnson scored her first collegiate goal to open the contest, and led the way in shots amongst her teammates with six.  - Senior goalkeeper Molly Brunk stopped six chances from the Sharks, with three in each half.  - Manhattan dominated the shots battle, doubling up LIU's opportunities 28-13, including a 12-7 advantage on target. - The Green and White also accumulated 10 corners, their highest mark of the young season. NEXT UP - Head Coach Brendan Lawler and the Jaspers will be back in action on Thursday (Aug. 20), when they travel back inside New York City limits to take on cross-Bronx foe Fordham. Action is scheduled to get underway at 7:00 PM, and action can be viewed live on ESPN+ with a paid subscription.  Follow Manhattan Women's Soccer on Instagram and X (@JaspersWSOC).