SELINSGROVE, Pa. — The Susquehanna University women's soccer team dropped a hard-fought 1-0 decision to Elizabethtown College Saturday afternoon at Sassafras Field on Senior Day. Prior to kickoff, the River Hawks recognized seniors
Olivia St. Amand and
Maesie Baker for their contributions to the program.
How It Went Down
- The River Hawks created several chances early, earning a pair of corner kicks in the opening 20 minutes and putting their first shot on goal in the 20th minute when Ava Billmeyer forced a save from Elizabethtown goalkeeper Ella Smith.
- The Blue Jays broke through in the 23rd minute when Alyssa Golombeck scored off an assist from Bridget Ferrarese to give Elizabethtown a 1-0 lead.
- Susquehanna continued to pressure the Blue Jays throughout the remainder of the match, but Smith kept the River Hawks off the scoreboard with five saves, including two in the second half.
- The River Hawks outshot Elizabethtown 13-5 and held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks, but could not find the equalizer as the Blue Jays held on for the 1-0 victory.
Inside the Box Score
- Susquehanna finished with a 13-5 advantage in shots and put five attempts on goal.
- Ava Billmeyer led the River Hawks with two shots, including one on goal.
- Ella Briggs, Nicole Freiler, Madeline Osman and Olivia St. Amand each recorded a shot on target.
- Katie Henchy played all 90 minutes in goal and made two saves.
- Susquehanna earned five corner kicks, compared to three for Elizabethtown.
- The River Hawks committed just three fouls in the match.
- Susquehanna moved to 7-3-1 overall and 0-1-1 in Landmark Conference play.
Up Next for the River Hawks
- Susquehanna returns to action Wednesday, October 7, when the River Hawks travel to Moravian University for a 7 p.m. Landmark Conference matchup.
