Millersville, Pa. – Junior
Kay Liebl and freshman
Alexis Spencer propelled the Millersville University women's soccer team to a 2-1 win against the Edinboro Fighting Scots on a hot Saturday afternoon contest on Pucillo Field.
Liebl recorded her seventh goal of the season and has scored in every game.
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
• Five minutes after halftime, freshman
Alexis Spencer scored the game-winning goal when Liebl's shot was saved on left side of goal. The rebound found the foot of Spencer who converted into a wide open net.
• The Marauders broke the scoreless tie 14 minutes into the first half when senior
Lauren Hoffman placed a kick into the top of the box where junior
Kay Liebl ripped a deflected shot into the right side of the goal. That goal put the Marauders up, 1-0.
• The Fighting Scots drew even seven minutes later off a set piece when Brittnie Spithaler passed the ball to Rebecca Manns, who dribbled the ball up the right side and shot the ball over
Katia Mujica's stretched arms.
• On an attempt early in the 10th minute,
Lauren Downey sped through the midfield and lobbed the ball to Liebl . Liebl had just the goalie in sight but was called offside.
• Senior
Delaney Meadows and Spencer both had shots that went over the crossbar.
HEAD COACH MATT PROCOPIO QUOTES
• "It was a bit of a challenge for us in the heat today, but we found a way to get a result which is positive."
• "
Alexis Spencer did well today. She came in and gave us a spark. It was great to see her get the game-winning goal as well."
• "The goals are great but goals aside, what [
Kay Liebl] brings to the team is incredible. She creates a lot of opportunities for us as well. Her work rate is outstanding. She gives absolutely everything she can day in and day out. It's great to see her hard work pay off."
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
• Liebl scored in her sixth goal of the season. She had five shots on the day. Liebl assisted on the Spencer's goal--her third assist of the season.
• Spencer recorded her first collegiate goal and three shots with two of them on goal.
• Goalkeeper
Katia Mujica had a save in the first 32 minutes of the game. Sophomore
Erin Heimbach finished the game in goal while not allowing a goal. Edinboro's goalkeeper Anna Voelker saved eight shots.
NOTES
• The Marauders had double-digits shots in each half with 11 in the first half and 10 in the second.
• The team only allowed three shots in each half. Rebecca Manns recorded half of the Fighting Scots' six shots.
• Heimbach had her collegiate debut today, recording 59 minutes in goal.
• Liebl tied her total points last year with 17. Liebl had her best shots on goal percentage this season at .581. Liebl leads the conference points total by a four-point margin.
UP NEXT
• The Marauders travel to No. 24 Seton Hill on Friday, Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m.
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