Shepherdstown, W.Va. – The two seniors on the Millersville women's soccer team combined for the only goal of the game in the Marauders' 1-0 win over Shepherd University on Saturday afternoon. Amanda McElhare connected with Kay Liebl and it proved to be the difference in the game.

The program-record winning streak remains intact as the historic start to the 2019 season continues, improving the team's overall record to 9-0 (7-0 in PSAC play.)

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
•  Shots were launched early and often for the Marauders. Michelle Belcher fired one in the 3^rd minute, Morgan Winchock had an opportunity off a Cassie Blyth corner kick in the 11^th minute, and Kay Liebl tried a header in the 12^th minute but all were denied by Shepherd keeper Lulu Fricks, who made four saves in the game.

•  The two Marauders' seniors ratcheted up the offensive pressure in the 31^st minute. Amanda McElhare received a ball in behind the Shepherd defense and played the ball across the box to Liebl, who ran onto it and tucked it away into the far corner for her program-leading 34^th career goal.

POST GAME REACTION FROM HEAD COACH MATT PROCOPIO
• On today's performance: "Thought we played pretty well today. We created lots of chances but couldn't find the back of the net. Unfortunately, that's how things go sometimes and we need to take our chances better. However, we will enjoy the win and focus on the next game.

• On getting every opponent's best effort each and every game: "As a competitor you always want to get everyone's best and we should expect that. We've found a level of success and you have to manage the things that come with success."

• On preparation for the upcoming week (games vs. East Stroudsburg and Bloomsburg): "This week we must continue to grow. Offensively we were good in possession today but we must continue to raise our level overall. Our decision-making and execution will be critical this week."

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
• Millersville out-shot Shepherd 23-3 in the game, including 14-1 in the second half. 13 of the Marauder shots were on goal and the team held a slight 5-3 advantage in corner kicks.
• Kay Liebl's goal is her fifth of the season, which is the second-highest total on the team behind Michelle Belcher's six.
• Amanda McElhare's assist was her first of the season. She has earned five points in just two games after her brace on Wednesday against Mansfield University.
• Millersville goalkeeper Reagan Kolinski was called upon to make just one save.
• Freshman Morgan Winchock tied Liebl for most shots taken in the game with four. Belcher, McElhare and Savannah Rennix all fired three shots in the contest.


NOTES
• Today's game marks the sixth time Millersville and Shepherd have met on the soccer pitch and first since 2011. With the win, the Marauders improve to 5-1 all-time including three straight wins.
• The team's nine game win streak continues to extend the program records for both longest consecutive win streak to begin a season as well as longest streak overall.
• Today's clean sheet was the team's seventh of the season and first since Sept. 25 against Kutztown University.

UP NEXT
• The Marauders remain on the road to face East Stroudsburg University this coming Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 4:30 p.m. Millersville and East Stroudsburg played three times in 2018, with the Marauders losing all three matchups, including in the PSAC and NCAA tournaments.