SCRANTON, Pa. – The University of Scranton women's soccer team advanced to the Landmark Conference Championship on Wednesday night, defeating Susquehanna University, 1–0, in a semifinal matchup at Weiss Field.
The Basics
- Final Score: Scranton 1, Susquehanna 0
- Records: Scranton (14-2-3, 8-0-1 Landmark), Susquehanna (9-9-3, 4-3-2 Landmark)
How It Happened
- The match remained scoreless through the first half as both teams battled for control. Scranton broke through in the 72nd minute when Lena Madjor converted a long-range shot off of a pass from Morgan Griffin with a precise finish into the top left corner of the net to give the Royals a 1–0 lead.
- Scranton dominated possession and the shot totals, outshooting Susquehanna 19–2 overall, including seven shots on goal.
- The Royals' defense held strong for the remainder of the match, securing the team's 15th shutout of the season, which is tied for second in the nation.
Top Performers
- Lena Madjor – Game-winning goal (4th goal of season)
- Morgan Griffin – Assist on game-winning goal
- Scranton Defense – Recorded 15th shutout of the season (tied for second iin the nation); held Susquehanna to 2 shots and 0 on goal
Team Stats
- Shots: Scranton 19 (7 on goal), Susquehanna 2 (0 on goal)
- Corners: Scranton 5, Susquehanna 2
Up Next
- Scranton will host Catholic University in the Landmark Conference Championship on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 4:00 p.m. at Weiss Field.
