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Box Score BLOOMSBURG, Pa. – A late goal for the Huskies was the only tally in the game between Millersville and Bloomsburg, as the Marauders fell on the road 1–0. The loss drops the Marauders to 9–5 on the season and 3–4 against in-conference opponents.
 
The Marauders had the majority of chances throughout the game but were unable to break through the Huskies last line of defense. In the first quarter, their best chance came off a corner from Kristin Strijdom, as she had a shot on goal, but the Huskies made a defensive save to keep the game scoreless.
 
Millersville had the first nine shot attempts in the game, with four in the first quarter and five in the second. The first four shot attempts in the second quarter were blocked, but Emma Ruley's shot on goal was stopped by Bloomsburg's goalkeeper. The third quarter was the only period where the Huskies outshot the Marauders. Millersville didn't register a shot in the frame as the Huskies pressured the Marauders defense, but Millersville blocked two shots and forced a third one wide.
 
The fourth quarter summed up a tight contest between the two teams, each having two shots with one on goal. Bri Harsh's shot early in the frame was stopped, but the Huskies got the game's lone goal with 2:20 remaining in regulation.
 
The Marauders will close out the regular season with a three-game homestand, starting at noon on Sunday, Oct. 22 when they host Lander for a non-conference matchup before two straight in-conference games.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
  • The Marauders outshot the Huskies 11–6, led in shots on goal 4–1, and 6–3 in corners. 
  • Strijdom led all players in shots with four. Six other Marauders registered a shot attempt in the game.
 
GAME NOTES
  • The Huskies now hold a 22–14 advantage over the Marauders in their all-time head-to-head record.
  • Millersville had previously won the last three games against the Marauders and entered the game winning 14 of the last 16 matchups.
  • The Marauders are currently one spot outside the PSAC tournament bracket. The Marauders have games against Mansfield and Kutztown remaining, both of whom are ahead of them in the standings.
 
POSTGAME REACTION FROM SHELLY BEHRENS
Initial thoughts on the game: "I thought the team played really well. I'm very proud of how we played today, it was just a matter of getting a goal."
 
On the team's mindset: "We'll get back to work tomorrow, and we'll just keep that one game at a time mindset we've had all season."
 
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