LATROBE, Pa. - Winners of three in a row, Penn State Harrisburg's women's soccer team wrapped up a successful weekend in Western Pennsylvania with a 2-0 shutout victory over Saint Vincent on Sunday evening, Sept. 7. 


The game began with the Lions (3-1-1) applying early pressure, as Serenity Hill got off the team's first shot on goal in the fifth minute. Despite multiple fouls, Penn State Harrisburg's persistence paid off when Olivia Sgrignioli converted a corner kick opportunity in the 28th minute, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead. The defense held strong to maintain the advantage through the end of the opening half, with Alli Dietz making key saves in goal.


The second half began with Penn State Harrisburg continuing its strong defensive effort, highlighted by Dietz's crucial save that turned away Brooke Garman's attempt in the 49th minute. It was the lone shot on goal of the game for the Bearcats (3-1). The visitors continued to apply pressure, culminating in Hill's key score in the 77th minute off a Katelyn Monette assist that doubled the advantage and put the game out of reach. 


NOTABLES
- The Lions have won three straight.
- Sgrignioli's game-winning goal was the first of her career. 
- Hill's marker was her third of the season and second in the last three contests.
- Monette's helper was her first of the fall.
- Penn State Harrisburg held the Bearcats to just one shot on goal. 
- The Lions outshot Saint Vincent 15-3 overall and 8-1 in shots on target.
- Each team finished with a pair of corner kicks.


WHO'S NEXT?
The Lions face a tough test when they travel to Franklin & Marshall on Saturday, Sept. 13.


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