GROVE CITY, Pa. -- The Allegheny College women's soccer team suffered a Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) loss to the conference-leading Wolverines from Grove City College by a 6-1 final score on Wednesday night at Don Lyle Field.
The Wolverines (8-4-1, 5-0-1 PAC) proved why they currently sit atop the conference standings with a strong offensive performance. Grove City scored four times in a span of six minutes in the first half, as the Wolverines grabbed the early lead and never looked back.
Although Grove City had its sights set on a clean sheet, the Gators spoiled the shutout attempt with a goal in the 87th minute.
Emma Miller (Elyria, Ohio/Lake Ridge Academy) found the back of the net for her team-high-tying fifth goal of the season. It was one of four shots the Gators (4-9-0, 2-4-0 PAC) put on goal in the second half. Miller nearly doubled her scoring output in the final seconds of the contest, but her last-second shot was saved by Grove City keeper Courtney Lisman.
Inside the Box Score
- Seven of Allegheny's eight shots were on goal.
- The Wolverines amassed 20 shots, 14 of which were on goal.
- Grove City finished with a 6-to-2 advantage in corner kicks.
- Miller and Emily Beck (Martinsburg, W.Va./Martinsburg) each put two shots on goal.
- Miller netted Allegheny's lone goal in the 87th minute.
- Grove City received a team-high two goals from Megan Mathes.
- Allegheny goalie Kari May (Erie, Pa./McDowell) made seven saves while playing all 90 minutes.
News and Notes
- Miller's goal moves the junior forward into a tie with Julieta Schworm (Newark, Ohio/Licking Valley) for the team lead in goals with five.
- Miller also tied her single-season career-high with her fifth goal of the year.
Up Next
On Saturday, October 14, the Allegheny women's team hosts Chatham University on the blue turf at 12:00 p.m.
