MIDDLETOWN, Pa. – Penn State Harrisburg's women's soccer team stayed perfect in conference play thanks to a 3-1 victory over United East foe Penn College on Wednesday night, Oct. 7.
Reigning United East Defensive Player of the Week
Abigail Frew netted her first goal of the season, as did
Mackenzie Mowery in the second half.
Abigail Mahaffey capped the game's scoring with a marker in the final seconds to close out the win.
Janae Swartz and
Ava Myers each recorded an assist on the night.
Penn State Harrisburg (5-5-1, 4-0 United East) took advantage of a foul late in the first half when Frew took a free kick from outside the box and lofted it perfectly over the head of Penn College goalkeeper Harley Oliphant and into the back of the net with 8:33 remaining before halftime.
The Lions struck again off a corner kick in the second half when Swartz inserted a well-placed ball that Mowery headed home, doubling the advantage in the 64th minute. The Wildcats (7-3-1, 3-1 United East) cut the deficit in half with a goal with 11:58 to play but Penn State Harrisburg ended any comeback threat when Myers connected with Mahaffey for a final score with just 49 seconds left in regulation.
NOTABLES
- The Lions outshot Penn College 6-5 overall and 5-2 in shots on goal.
- The teams earned two corner kicks apiece.
- Frew and Mowery each netted their first goals of the season in the win.
- Mahaffey's marker was her fourth of the fall.
- Myers' helper was her third assist of the season.
- Swartz's assist was her first point of the fall.
WHO'S NEXT?
The Lions continue United East play when they travel to Penn State Brandywine on Saturday afternoon.
STAY CONNECTED
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