Johnstown, Pa. – The Millersville University women's soccer team picked up a PSAC road victory by blanking Pitt-Johnstown 1-0 on a wet Saturday afternoon. The win extended the Marauders win streak to four and matches the best start in school history.
The only other time Millersville started 4-0 was in 2013. Millersville also improved to 3-0 in conference while the Mountain Cats slipped to 2-2-0 overall and 2-2-0 in conference play.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
• Senior
Lauren Hoffman fired a long through ball from the midfield to junior
Kay Liebl who found the back of the net in the 36th minute. That goal put the Marauders up 1-0. That goal stood up the rest of the way as the lone goal and game-winner.
• The Marauders dominated the first half as they out-shot the Mountain Cats 9-3 while earning five corner kicks. In a span of nine minutes in the first half, the Marauders sniped seven shots.
• Millersville's defense allowed just three shots each half with four getting on goal.
HEAD COACH MATT PROCOPIO QUOTES
• "We were able to go on the road in the wet grass conditions and find a way to get a result."
• "We need to make sure we stay focused on our game plan and execute at a high level. Our preparation will be key."
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
• Liebl recorded her fifth goal and 12th point of the season. Liebl registered her second game-winning goal of the season. Sophomore
Talia Grynkewicz had four shots--a team high.
• Senior
Lauren Hoffman helped the Marauders to set the attack by hitting four corner kicks.
• Junior goalkeeper
Katia Mujica earned the shutout in net. Mujica faced six shots and made four saves, a season high.
NOTES
• Freshman
Kendal Ream recorded her first shot in her collegiate career. Ream finished the day with two shots.
• After today's game, Liebl and Grynkewicz both have six or more points against conference opponents.
• The Marauders had 17 shots. Junior
Macey Wetzel recorded her first shot of the season after redshirting last season.
UP NEXT
• The Marauders go back to the road Wednesday afternoon when they head to Kutztown for a PSAC contest. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.
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