Box Score Kutztown, Pa. - Through the first three games of the season the Millersville women's soccer team is still undefeated. With Tuesday's 2-0 win over Kutztown the Marauders are 3-0 to start the season for the first time since 2000.
The win over the Golden Bears is Millersville's first against the PSAC competitor since 2009 and only the third over Kutztown since 2002.
Millersville (3-0, 2-0 PSAC) was able to gain momentum in the first half, scoring both goals in the initial period. Sophomore
Megan Kelley and freshman
Halie Parker each scored their second goals of the season against the Golden Bears.
Olivia Webber used a four-save performance in her first shutout of the 2013 season.
Kutztown (1-2, 1-2 PSAC) falls to the Marauders after defeating PSAC favorite West Chester 3-2 on Saturday. The home team took eight shots, placing five on the goal frame. It was the second time this season that KU was held scoreless. Goalkeeper Alina Rakiewicz had five saves against Millersville.
Having scored in the first 10 minutes in each of their first two games, the Marauders were looking to get on the board early again on Tuesday. The Black and Gold forced two corners and took a shot in the opening minutes against the Golden Bears, but were unable to punch one into the back of the net.
In the 21st minute Kelley broke the scoreless tie when she placed her right footed shot into the corner of the net and gave the visitors the early lead. Millersville has now scored first in every game this year.
Less than 15 minutes later the Marauders would increase their lead. A plethora of substitutions by each team created more opportunites for the Black and Gold and on the team's third shot after Kelley's goal, Millersville found themselves up 2-0.
This time it was Parker who created her own shot and buried it into the netting, scoring her second goal in as many games.
Kutztown had a few chances late in the half, but a save by Webber and a clear by the defense helped keep the home team from scoring.
The second period was dominated by Millersville. The Marauders forced a season high six corners in the final frame, taking seven shots while limiting KU to just three targets. For the game, Millersville totaled eight corners and 12 shots.
The victory over Kutztown avenges a 4-0 loss to the Golden Bears just a year ago.
Webber has been stingy in goal for Millersville, recording three shutouts in her last four games against PSAC opponents.
Millersville comes back to Biemsderfer Stadium to challenge Mansfield on Saturday. The Marauders defeated the Mountaineers 3-0 in 2012. Game time is set for 12 p.m.