SELINSGROVE, PA -  The Women's Soccer team overpowered the Lycoming Warriors with their strong offensive attack in a 5-1 win, winning the River Derby for the seventh straight season. The game was played in less-than optimal conditions as rain fall fell on the field throughout the game. In the second half, the rainfall turned into a downpour, creating almost impossible conditions for each team.

Luckily for the River Hawks, almost all of their damage was down in the first half, as they scored early and often. The scoring got started for Susquehanna when Avery Francis found Anna Werner streaking down the middle of the box to take the lead, three minutes into the game. Only four minutes later, Emily Wertz found Marley Clendenin on a corner kick and Clendenin found the back of the net for the eventual game deciding goal. 

The scoring didn't stop there, as Francis once again found a teammate, this time Cierra Getz, with a cross that deflected off a Lycoming player and right to Getz for great look at the goal. Getz placed the shot well out of the reach of the Warrior keeper, extending the lead to 3-0 in the 17th minute.The first half scoring was capped off by a goal from Juliana DeGeorge, who was assisted by Emily Wertz. The goals were the first of the SU careers of both Getz and DeGeorge. 

In the second half, the pace of the game changed, likely as a result of the horrendous conditions of the game. Still, the River Hawks were able to add another goal to their total as Wertz connected on a goal of her own, with Gillian Maack providing a beautiful ball ahead of the Lycoming defense for a breakaway score in the 61st minute.

Lycoming was finally able to get their own goal in the 81st minute when Bella Green connected on her ninth goal of the season.

Other Notes

• Werner, Getz, DeGeorge, and Wertz all collected their first goals of the 2021 season. Clendenin recorded her third with her header in the first half. 
• Chloe Wieczkowski earned her third win of the season after recording one save in a scoreless first half. Carlie Marquette amassed four saves in the second half while allowing only one goal.
• The River Hawks outshot the Warriors 17-7 over the entirety of the game, and held a 12-2 advantage in shots at halftime.
• Lycoming only earned one corner, while Susquehanna had five chances of their own. 
• SU has won 8 of their last 9 meetings with the Lycoming Warriors Women's Soccer Team.

Up Next

• The River Hawks will be back in action on Saturday, September 25th for their 2021 Landmark Conference season opener against Scranton University. The team will return home on Saturday October 2nd, as they will face Drew for their Landmark Conference home opener. 

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