Philadelphia, Pa. – The Millersville women's soccer team picked up its first win of the season by scoring six goals with junior
Kay Liebl scoring a brace against Jefferson Thursday afternoon.
HEAD COACH MATT PROCOPIO QUOTE
• "Can't ask for a better start to the year. I thought we played well and scored some great goals. However, we still have a few areas where we need to grow. We will look to better those on Saturday."
• "Talia's (Grynkewicz) goal was a massive when she scored. It really helped to settle us into the game. Coming out and getting another early goal in the second half was just as important for us as well."
• "Kay was great again today. She is very consistent in her play. Her work rate is tremendous. She scored a great first goal after fighting a defender, who we thought fouled her. She had a nice finish on her second as well."
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
• Liebl scored goals in the 23rd and the 49th minutes. In the 23rd minute, she blasted a low lining shot from outside of the box into the top of the goal to make it 2-0. Liebl extended the Marauder lead to 3-0 with a shot from inside the box.
• Sophomore
Talia Grynkewicz started the Millersville scoring early within the first six minutes when she received a long pass from Liebl for a shot that hit the back of the net.
• The Marauders were awarded a corner kick which senior
Bailey Kramer perfectly crossed to Glode's head, and Glode redirected it into the back of the net. Off a foul, Kramer had a free kick opportunity that deflected off an opponent into the net in the 57th minute.
• In the 76th minute, sophomore
Mackenzie Stallone threaded the needle into the box for
Amanda McElhare, who punched it into the right side for the sixth goal of the day.
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
• Liebl began her junior season by scoring her first brace of her collegiate career. Liebl highlighted the action with two goals within the first 50 minutes of the game. Liebl finished the day with two goals and an assist.
• Junior goalkeeper
Katia Mujica made two saves. The Marauders' defense did not allow a shot to touch the goalkeeper in the first half.
• Kramer shined in the game with a goal and an assist in the second half of the game.
NOTES
• The Marauders won the shots battle by 16-6. Liebl recorded seven shots.
• Two freshmen (
Cassie Blyth and
Rachel Leisher) started in their collegiate debuts. Leisher recorded two shots and one on goal.
• Kramer registered her first collegiate assist and goal. Stallone had her first assist in her collegiate career.
• Last year, Millersville shut out the Rams, 3-0. The Marauders improved their series record against Jefferson to 6-8-1.
UP NEXT
• The Marauders return back home to host Cal (Pa.) Saturday at 1 p.m.
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