Marauders Stun No. 25 Slippery Rock to advance to PSAC Semifinals, 4-0

Tuesday, November 11

Slippery Rock, PA

1:00 PM

Millersville University

9-6-3, 7-5-3

Slippery Rock

12-4-1, 12-1-1

Team	1	2	Final F
Millersville	3	1	4
Slippery Rock	0	0	0

Photo by: Kaya Wagner 2025

Marauders Stun No. 25 Slippery Rock to advance to PSAC Semifinals, 4-0

11/11/2025 3:30:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

By: Aidan Bishop, Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. - The Millersville University women's soccer team earned a dominant victory over No. 25 Slippery Rock, advancing to the semifinals of the PSAC Tournament.

The Marauders made a statement in the opening minutes of the quarterfinal match. Lia Francis scored the first goal following a well-executed one-two combination with Caroline Wood, giving Millersville an early lead.

WSOC: GOAL!!!! Lia Francis nets the first goal in the PSAC Quarterfinals, the assist credited to Caroline Wood, 1-0 (4:45) pic.twitter.com/wCColTA2j0
— Millersville Marauders (@VilleMarauders) November 11, 2025

Six minutes later, junior Melanie Love delivered a long ball from the opposite end of the field that found Aubrey Strohecker. Strohecker controlled the pass and placed a shot on goal to extend the lead to two.

WSOC: Make it two goals for Millersville, Aubrey Strohecker extends the lead off an assist from Melanie Love, 2-0 (10:50) pic.twitter.com/rnVJHr4gop
— Millersville Marauders (@VilleMarauders) November 11, 2025

At the 20-minute mark, Strohecker scored again when Isabel Coy played a through ball that allowed her to carry it to goal and finish, putting Millersville ahead 3–0.

WSOC: Strohecker does it again, the junior records her 13th goal of the year, 3-0 (20:13) pic.twitter.com/3MyDJwpLkg
— Millersville Marauders (@VilleMarauders) November 11, 2025

Slippery Rock was unable to respond to the early scoring surge, as Millersville continued to apply offensive pressure. The Marauders entered halftime with a 3–0 advantage.

Millersville maintained its momentum in the second half, earning consecutive corner kicks but unable to convert. In the 62nd minute, Francis chipped a precise pass over Slippery Rock's back line to Coy, who finished into the back of the net to make it 4–0.

WSOC: Millersville adds to the lead! Lia Francis chips a perfect ball to Isabel Coy, who nets her first goal of the match to make it a 4-0 game! pic.twitter.com/mJ7A1jNA0w
— Millersville Marauders (@VilleMarauders) November 11, 2025

Slippery Rock attempted to rally, putting multiple shots on Millersville goalkeeper Sabrina Zimmerman, all of which were saved. With their defense holding strong and no goals conceded, the Marauders pulled away to secure a 4–0 victory. The win advances Millersville to the PSAC Tournament semifinals, where the team will travel to West Chester on Friday to face either Kutztown or IUP.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

Strohecker recorderd two goals
Coy and Francis each had a goal
Sabrina Zimmerman finished the day with seven saves

THOUGHTS FROM HEAD COACH MATT PROCOPIO

The girls completely dominated the match, what motivated them in the first half to perform at that level? "The girls were focused and ready to go from the start. I would say the fact that we're playing for our season and for our seniors careers. No next games promised, so we have no choice."
It's great to celebrate a dominant win over a ranked opponent, but what's the message to the girls about staying focused and locked in for Friday's semifinal match? "Yes, on to the next one. The message is the same, we have no other choice but to work for another game."