PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Allegheny women's soccer team went on the road and picked up a 2-1 Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) win against Chatham Tuesday (Oct. 13).
The Gator offense put the pressure on the Cougars early on, paying off with a goal in the 28th minute.
Karley Johnson (Zionsville, Ind./Zionsville Community), from about 20 yards out on the far sideline, sent a cross into the box.
Delaney David (Cleveland, Ohio/Brooklyn) deflected it to the far post for the tally.
The Cougars answered about 10 minutes later, scoring on a close ranged shot to tie the game before halftime.
Allegheny found the go-ahead goal in the 64th minute.
Casey Bender (Allentown, Pa./Emmaus) delivered a corner kick into the middle of the goalie area.
Katherine Surdykowski (Chesterfield, N.J./Northern Burlington County Regional) got her foot on the ball, knocking it into the back of the net as the Gators took a 2-1 lead.
The Gator defense limited the Cougars for the rest of the game as they stayed undefeated in PAC play.
Inside the Box
- David got the Gators on the board with a 28th minute goal, assisted by Johnson.
- Chatham tied the game up in the 38th minute.
- Surdykowski scored off a Bender corner in the 64th minute.
- Alex Augustine (Fishers, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern) made three saves in net.
- The Gators outshot the Cougars 25-8 while having a 5-1 edge in corner opportunities.
News and Notes
- Allegheny is now 5-2-0 all-time against Chatham.
- The win puts the Gators at 4-0-3 in PAC play this season.
- David scored her 11th career goal.
- Surdykowski tallied her 26th career goal.
- Bender had her 18th career assist while Johnson had her seventh.
Up Next
The Gators host PAC leading Grove City Saturday (Oct. 17).
