The University of Scranton women's soccer team scored once in each half and held off Elizabethtown College for a 2-1 Landmark Conference win Saturday afternoon at Ira R. Herr Field.
The Basics
- Final Score: Scranton - 2, Elizabethtown - 1
- Records: Scranton (7-1-4, 3-0-1), Elizabethtown (4-5-3, 2-2-0)
How It Happened
- Scranton took a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute on a free kick from the left side that deflected off the foot of an Elizabethtown defender and into the top right corner of the net. The goal was credited as an own goal.
- Faith Sullivan doubled the lead in the 52nd minute. Natalia Dobush drove toward the left side of the box and cut a pass back between two defenders to Sullivan, who drove into the box and finished at the near post into the bottom left corner for her second goal of the season.
- Chayse Flood cut the deficit to 2-1 in the 74th minute, scoring her first goal of the season off an assist from Sara Bean.
- Scranton held on through the final minutes for the one-goal win.
Top Performers
- Faith Sullivan scored the game-winning goal, her second of the season.
- Natalia Dobush recorded an assist on Sullivan's goal. She now has 11 points on the season which leads the team and tied for third in the conference.
- Makenzie Van Arsdale made one save in goal for Scranton.
Team Stats
- Scranton held a 23-5 advantage in shots (8-2 on goal).
- Elizabethtown's goalkeeper made seven saves; Van Arsdale made one for Scranton.
- Scranton held the edge in corner kicks, 11-0.
- Scranton was whistled for more fouls, 9-5.
Up Next
- Scranton will host Moravian University on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7:00 p.m. at Weiss Field in Scranton.
