WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — The Susquehanna University women's soccer team rallied from an early deficit with two second-half goals to earn a 2-1 Landmark Conference victory over Wilkes University Wednesday evening at Bruggeworth Field. The River Hawks improved to 8-3-1 overall and most importantly their first Landmark Conference win of the year, improving to 1-1-1 in league play.
How It Went Down
- Wilkes struck early, taking a 1-0 lead just 1:44 into the contest when Erin Edwards finished a combination from Jess Shea and Abby Bolz.
- Susquehanna continued to create opportunities throughout the opening half, with Amelia Kopp testing Wilkes goalkeeper Delaney Yaracs twice while Katie Henchy made four saves to keep the River Hawks within one heading into halftime.
- The River Hawks came out firing in the second half. After Kopp's shot was saved and Ava Billmeyer hit the crossbar, Susquehanna finally broke through in the 52nd minute. Kopp set up Billmeyer, who finished for her fourth goal of the season to level the match at 1-1.
- Just under six minutes later, Susquehanna completed the comeback. Olivia St. Amand and Liv Baczor combined to find Kopp, who scored her fifth goal of the season in the 58th minute to put the River Hawks ahead 2-1.
- Susquehanna's defense held firm over the final 32 minutes, with Henchy making two additional saves to preserve the one-goal advantage and secure the Landmark Conference victory.
Inside the Box Score
- Amelia Kopp led the River Hawks with four shots, all four on goal, while scoring the game-winning goal and adding an assist.
- Ava Billmeyer recorded three shots, including two on goal, and scored Susquehanna's first goal of the night.
- Olivia St. Amand and Liv Baczor each recorded an assist.
- Katie Henchy played all 90 minutes in goal and made six saves.
- Susquehanna held a 13-10 advantage in shots and put nine attempts on frame.
- The River Hawks earned five corner kicks compared to four for Wilkes.
- Susquehanna scored twice on three shots on goal in the second half to complete the comeback.
Up Next for the River Hawks
- Susquehanna returns home Saturday, October 10, hosting Drew University at 4 p.m. at Sassafras Multipurpose Field in another Landmark Conference matchup.
