BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Susquehanna University women's soccer team dropped a hard-fought 2-1 decision to Moravian on Saturday afternoon in Landmark Conference action at John Makuvek Field.
Ava Billmeyer's opening goal offered the River Hawks an early lead, but the Greyhounds rallied late in both halves to score the equalizer late in the 44th minute, then the game-winner in the 89th minute.
How It Went Down
- Susquehanna came out on the attack, generating early opportunities from Amelia Kopp, Ella Briggs and Liv Baczor. Briggs put a shot on target in the seventh minute, but Moravian goalkeeper Caitlyn Philips made the save to keep the match scoreless. The River Hawks continued to apply pressure, with Baczor and Ava Billmeyer also testing the Greyhounds' defense.
- The River Hawks broke through in the 34th minute when Billmeyer found the back of the net to put Susquehanna ahead 1-0. The lead held into the closing minutes of the first half, but Moravian equalized in the 44th minute as Lilyanna Potts finished a chance assisted by Maddy Marretta. The teams went into halftime tied at 1-1.
- Susquehanna looked to regain the advantage after the break, and Katie Henchy made a save in the 47th minute to keep the Greyhounds from taking the lead. The River Hawks created several second-half chances of their own, including shots on target from Billmeyer, Kate Adelman and Nicole Freiler. Philips turned away each attempt as Susquehanna continued to search for a go-ahead goal.
- With the match appearing headed toward a draw, Moravian found the decisive goal in the 89th minute. Mackenzie Schreiber scored off an assist from Claire Wechsler to give the Greyhounds a late 2-1 advantage. Susquehanna pushed forward in the final moments but could not find an equalizer.
Inside the Box Score
- Katie Henchy recorded one save in 90 minutes in goal.
- Ava Billmeyer led the River Hawks with four shots, including three on goal. Her one breakthrough gave her her fourth of the season with 12 points.
- Ella Briggs, Kate Adelman and Nicole Freiler each recorded a shot on target.
- Susquehanna outshot Moravian 11-5 and held an 8-5 advantage in corner kicks.
- Moravian goalkeeper Caitlyn Philips made five saves.
- The River Hawks moved to 8-4-3 overall and 1-2-3 in Landmark Conference play.
Up Next for the River Hawks
- Susquehanna will look to rebound in its next matchup as the River Hawks continue Landmark Conference play.
