Millersville, Pa. – Junior
Kay Liebl scored the final three goals as the No. 22 Millersville University women's soccer team upset No. 7 West Chester 4-1 Wednesday afternoon at Pucillo Field.
The Marauders earned their second win of the season against nationally-ranked opponents, previously beating Seton Hill, 2-0.
Millersville improved to 9-2 overall and 8-2 in conference play while the Golden Rams dropped to 7-2-1 and 6-2-1 on conference. The last time the Marauders had more than eight wins was in 2014 when the squad finished the season with nine victories.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
• After the Golden Rams struck first, the Marauders scored four unanswered goals--three by Liebl and one by Meadows.
• In the 22nd minute, Liebl crossed the ball from the right side to the middle of the box. Senior
Delaney Meadows ripped a shot that was saved but knocked in off the deflection.
• Eleven minutes after the Marauders tied the game, Meadows' pass tipped off a defender. Liebl found the ball, turned to fire a shot that went past the goalkeeper.
• The Marauders extended their lead to 3-1 in the 51st minute when sophomore
Lauren Downey chipped the ball through an open slot, finding Liebl who fired a shot into the back of the net.
• The Marauders clinched the victory with another goal in the 73rd minute. Freshman Kendall Ream worked up the left side and passed to Liebl who slid and kicked the ball past the goalkeeper.
HEAD COACH MATT PROCOPIO QUOTES
• "Amazing effort today. I couldn't have asked more of the girls. They executed our game plan. Not much more you can ask for."
• " [
Kay Liebl] is an outstanding athlete. As I've said before, her work rate is second to none. I'm happy for her, and she is seeing the benefits of her hard work."
• "The girls responded well from the first goal. They didn't let it affect them. I was very proud of how they responded."
• "It always feels good to a win, especially against a quality opponent. I am proud of our performance today."
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
• Liebl scored her first career hat-trick. She has a point in all of the Marauders' games this season. She extended her goal total to 11.
• Meadows recorded her second goal of the season as well as assisting on the second goal.
• Ream earned her first collegiate point. Downey posted her first point of the season, recording an assist.
• Sophomore
Talia Grynkewicz fired a team-high five shots with Liebl right behind with four.
• In net, sophomore
Erin Heimbach allowed one goal while recording four saves.
NOTES
• This was the first time in program history that the Marauders scored more than three goals against the Golden Rams. Millersville broke a four-year drought against the Golden Rams.
• The Marauders out-shot the Golden Rams 14-10 and 8-5 on goal.
• The Golden Rams had allowed only two goals all season before this match.
UP NEXT
The Marauders travel west to Mercyhurst on Saturday, Oct. 6 for a 4 p.m. matchup.
