EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. – The Lock Haven women’s soccer team (3-7-3, 1-7-3 PSAC East) battled East Stroudsburg (8-3-2, 6-3-2 PSAC East) on Wednesday night in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division action, but the host Warriors came out on top 1-0.
The first half saw a barrage of shots as the two sides fired off 14 total shots, but some strong goalkeeping from Megan Miller (Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny) kept the game level at 0-0 going into halftime. The freshman goalkeeper faced nine shots and made five saves in the opening 45 minutes.
The Warriors attack kept pushing in the second half and was finally able to beat Miller and break the deadlock. Evencia Walsh nabbed the games’ lone goal in the 72nd minute.
Despite The Haven’s best efforts, the Warriors were able to see out the remaining minutes and bring home the 1-0 conference victory.
In goal, Miller ended the night with six saves. The Warriors held a slight 20-18 lead in shots as both teams searched for more goals but were unable to capitalize.
Abby Burdyn (Landisville, Pa./Hempfield) fired off a game high four shots for Lock Haven, and Josie Swartz (Mifflintown, Pa./Juniata) laced three of her own, but the Bald Eagles were held scoreless despite six shots on goal.
Up Next:
The Bald Eagles return home to Hubert Jack Stadium and play host to nationally-ranked West Chester. The matchup with the No. 2 Golden Rams is set for a 6 p.m. kickoff.
