MILLERSVILLE, Pa. – Women's soccer fell to Bloomsburg on senior day by a score of 1-0. The Marauders held an advantage in total shots, shots on goal, and corner kicks but were unable to put one past the Huskies' keeper. They will regroup and prepare for their Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Tournament Quarterfinal match next Tuesday, Nov. 9 at No. 3 Kutztown.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The first half only saw six total shots, four from the Marauders, and none of them got past either goalkeeper. The best chances on the Millersville side came from
Savannah Rennix and
Palina Jordan, who each fired shots on goal that were sent away by Alexa Ryan. Ryan currently leads the PSAC in both goals against average (.430) and shutouts per game (.611).
'Ville put pressure on the Bloomsburg defense to begin second half play, sending three shots on goal in the first 10 minutes.
Cassie Blyth, Emma Alwell, and Kylie Sulivan all had chances to take the first lead of the match but weren't able to get past Ryan.
The Huskies would break the scoreless tie in the 65' off an unassisted rocket from Campbell Power. She would fire a ball from beyond the Marauder box into the bottom right corner of the goal past a diving
Reagan Kolinski to give Huskies a 1-0 lead with just under 30 minutes remaining in regulation.
The Marauders would have three more shots directed towards the Husky goal but none able to tie the match up.
POST GAME REACTION FROM HEAD COACH MATT PROCOPIO
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On the overall play: "Thought we had a good game plan and executed well. Unfortunately we could not find the goal(s) we needed."
• On senior day: "The seniors have been a tremendous group. Paige, Downey and Lex have been here for 5 seasons now due to COVID-19 and we don't know life without them. The three of them along with the other members of their class took us to a new level. Once we added Cass, Christine, Spencer and Amy things went to yet another level. It was great to honor them today but this has been something we have talked about all year, playing for these seniors. I appreciate all the have done and will do for the program now and in the future."
• On preparing for Kutztown: "We need to recover and rebound for the game. The next two days will be focused on what we need to do to advance."
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
• Millersville out-shot Bloomsburg 10-8, including a 7-3 edge on frame.
• The Marauders held a 4-2 edge on corners.
• Elwell fired three shots on goal to lead the group, Five other Marauders recorded shots on frame.
NOTES
•.The win brings the Millersville all-time record versus Bloomsburg to 5-26-5.
UP NEXT
• Millersville will head to Kutztown on Tuesday, Nov. 9 for their third matchup of the season with the No. 3 Bears. This one however has more meaning than the previous two, with a date to the PSAC Tournament Semifinals on the line. The game is slated for a 6 p.m. start time on the PSAC Digital Network.
