Box Score Newport News, VA. – Penn State Harrisburg goalkeeper Kayla Arnold recorded a season-high 16 saves against Christopher Newport. The Captains' offensive attack pressured the Lions defense all game taking 34 shots, but were only able to find the back of the net once. Meanwhile the Lions offense put four shots on goal, but were unable to find a goal of their own falling 1-0.
The Result:
Penn State Harrisburg 0 vs Christopher Newport 1
Penn State Harrisburg Starters:
Kayla Arnold, Raquel Grice, Lauryn Six, Kristen Stark, Tabitha Fake, Eliz Grim, Rachel Asper, Erica Hile, Erin Kulp, Elizabeth Clippinger, and Madison Hemler
Christopher Newport Starters:
Borris, Pokorny, Doherty, McCarthy, Rife, Cook, Montel, Gillis, Pratt, Manley, and Maglio.
Inside the Numbers:
- Team Records: Penn State Harrisburg (10-5, 3-3) vs Christopher Newport (13-0-1, 6-0)
- Shots: Harrisburg 4 vs Christopher Newport 34
- Shots on Goal: Harrisburg 4 vs Christopher Newport 16
- Corner Kicks: Harrisburg 2 vs Christopher Newport 8
- Saves: Harrisburg 16 vs Christopher Newport 4
How it Happened:
Penn State Harrisburg struggled to maintain possession early in the contest, allowing 17 shots, while only able to muster one of their own. The Captains got on the scoreboard in the 27th minute, taking a 1-0 lead. The Harrisburg defense would settle in from there, not allowing the Captains to extend the lead. The Lions would put three shots on goal in the second half, but could not find an equalizer.
Individual Leaders:
Penn State Harrisburg:
Kayla Arnold- 16 Saves
What's Next:
Penn State Harrisburg will be back in action Wednesday October 18th when they return home to face Frostburg St. at 3:00 PM
