LATROBE, Pa. – The Allegheny women's soccer team picked up a key 3-1 Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) win on the road at Saint Vincent Saturday (Oct. 24).
The Gators struck first in the 33rd minute.
Katherine Surdykowski (Chesterfield, N.J./Northern Burlington County Regional) won a loose ball in the goalie box. She got off a quick, low shot past a charging goalkeeper and into the back of the net to give the Gators the lead.
Surdykowski's goal proved to be the only one of the opening half as the Gators took a 1-0 lead into the halftime break.
Allegheny added to their lead in the 57th minute. After the Gators created a turnover, they worked the ball down the field.
Delaney David (Cleveland, Ohio/Brooklyn) had the first shot on net that got saved. However,
Angela Campbell (Aliquippa, Pa./Hopewell) pounced on the rebound and chipped the ball over the goalie and into the net, bringing their lead to two goals.
The Bearcats cut the lead in half, scoring on a free kick in the 61st minute.
In the 89th minute, Surdykowski received a through pass and got past the Bearcats' backline. The Saint Vincent keeper came out but Surdykowski knocked it past her as she scored for the second time.
Inside the Box
- Surdykowski scored an unassisted goal in the 33rd minute.
- Campbell made it 2-0 with a 57th minute goal, assisted by David.
- The Bearcats scored in the 61st minute
- Surdykowski scored once again in the 89th minute.
- Alex Augustine (Fishers, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern) made eight saves in net.
- The Bearcats produced 29 shots, but only nine were on target.
News and Notes
- Allegheny is now 3-2-2 all-time against Saint Vincent.
- The victory keeps the Gators undefeated in conference play at 6-0-4.
- Surdykowski scored her eighth and ninth goals of the year, reaching 29 in her career. She now has 74 career points, moving her into eighth in program history.
- Campbell found the back of the net for the fifth time this season.
- David registered her 16th career assist.
Up Next
The Gators remain on the road Tuesday (Oct. 27) as they wrap-up the regular season at Bethany. A win in that game would give the Gators the number two seed for the PAC Championships.
