LEXINGTON, Va. – The University of Scranton women's soccer team saw its season come to an end on Saturday afternoon, falling 1-0 to Carnegie Mellon University in the First Round of the 2025 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Tournament at Watt Field.
The Basics
- Final Score: Carnegie Mellon 1, Scranton 0
- Records: Scranton (15-3-3), Carnegie Mellon (10-4-5)
How It Happened
- Scranton battled throughout but was unable to overcome an early goal from the Tartans. Carnegie Mellon struck in the 14th minute when Audrey Bianco found the back of the net to give CMU a 1-0 advantage.
- The Royals worked to generate chances in the second half, outshooting the Tartans 6-5 after halftime and creating several dangerous moments in the attacking third. Scranton earned six corner kicks on the afternoon but was unable to find the equalizer.
- Goalkeeper Makenzie Van Arsdale kept the Royals within striking distance, making five saves in a strong effort between the posts.
Top Performers
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Makenzie Van Arsdale: 5 saves
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Scranton Back Line: Held CMU to 10 total shots
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Scranton Midfield/Attack: 6 second-half shots, 6 corners
Inside the Box Score
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Shots: Carnegie Mellon 10, Scranton 7
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Shots on Goal: Carnegie Mellon 6, Scranton 1
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Corner Kicks: Scranton 6, Carnegie Mellon 4
Season Summary
Scranton concludes another successful campaign at 15-3-3, capturing the program's sixth straight Landmark Conference championship and earning yet another NCAA Tournament berth under head coach Colleen Pivirotto.
