WEST CHESTER. Pa. - The Millersville women's soccer program saw its PSAC Tournament run come to an end with a 1–0 loss to Kutztown.
The PSAC semifinals featured high-intensity action as Millersville and Kutztown traded early opportunities. Both teams recorded shots on goal within the first seven minutes but were unable to convert. Millersville generated a strong chance in the 15th minute after earning a corner kick; however, Aubrey Strohecker's redirected attempt was stopped by the Kutztown goalkeeper.
As the first half progressed, both teams emphasized ball possession. Kutztown produced several quality scoring chances, but goalkeeper Sabrina Zimmerman kept the match scoreless. Millersville earned another corner with 12 minutes left in the half, though it did not result in a shot. The teams entered halftime tied 0–0.
Kutztown opened the second half with immediate pressure, leading to the eventual game-winning goal as its leading scorer broke through the Marauder back line and placed a shot past Zimmerman. Millersville struggled to respond offensively, recording its next shot 13 minutes later by Maia Ianuzzi. Sophomore Livia Messenger later added a shot on goal but was unable to equalize.
Seniors Olivia Stone and Isabel Coy each registered shots on goal in the final 10 minutes, but Kutztown again made the necessary saves. As the clock wound down, Millersville was forced to drop deeper defensively, reducing its chances for a late push. The Marauders ultimately fell 1–0, ending their pursuit of a berth in the PSAC Championship match.
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
- Strohecker, Coy, and Ianuzzi all led with two shots
- Six Marauders had a shot on goal
- Zimmerman recorded seven saves
THOUGHTS FROM HEAD COACH MATT PROCOPIO
- This wasn't the outcome your team hoped for - how would you reflect on this postseason run? "Yes, not the ending we had written. But as I said to the girls after a bit of a bumpy start, we bounced back well and made a good post season run. We were in it till the end. I'm proud of the girls for all of their efforts."
- With five seniors graduating, what message would you like to leave them with? "Appreciate all of the seniors for their efforts all year long and in their time in the program. A special thank you to Caroline, Izzy, Olivia, Peyton, and Sabrina. Every year is a new year so no gurantees for the future and we're only losing five players, it's not the same group so we will need to start fresh. The returners should be motivated from this and use the experience as they go on."