MILLERSVILLE, Pa. – The Millersville women's soccer team (2-1-1, 2-1 PSAC East) won their second conference match this evening, defeating Shippensburg (2-3-1, 2-1-1 PSAC East) at home. The match was low scoring, similar to recent matches the Marauders have played. Three our of their first four games have only seen one goal from either team.
Rachel Leisher scored the only goal in the match. After the goal, each team had a number of chances, but neither were able to capitalize which led to a 1-0 Millersville win.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
• Millersville goalkeeper
Reagan Kolinski recorded her second shutout win of the season, allowing no goals off nine Shippensburg shots. She recorded three saves on the night in her second win. The keeper has been great to start the year, allowing only three goals in four games.
• The highlight of the match came in the 57th minute from Millersville midfielder,
Rachel Leisher. The redshirt junior took things into her own hands in the 57th minute, making her way past two Raider defenders and scoring from the top of the box.
POST GAME REACTION FROM HEAD COACH MATT PROCOPIO
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On tonight's performance: "Always good to ge thte win and a shutout. I thought we played well overall today."
• On the Leisher goal: "Rachel scored a nice goal at the top of the box. It was good for her to get a goal today."
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On next Wednesday's rematch with Kutztown: "Looking forward to playing them again at home under the lights. We did not have a good performance in our first game so we will be looking to improve on that."
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
• Millersville out-shot the visiting Raiders 12-9, including a 5-3 edge on frame.
• Millersville held a 4-2 advantage in corners on the night.
• Leisher's goal was her second on the shirt season, she now leads the Marauders in goals.
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Morgan Winchock led the team in shots with seven, including two on goal. Leisher and
Palina Jordan were behind her with two each.
NOTES
• The Millersville win moves the program's all-time record versus Shippensburg to 15-12-5.
UP NEXT
• The Marauders host No. 5 Kutztown on Wednesday night under the lights. The match is slated to start at 7 p.m. at Pucillo Field.
