CHESTER, Pa. – Women's Soccer fell to Alvernia University, 1-0, on Wednesday night in a tough conference matchup.
The Pride move to 6-6-1 on the season and 2-2-0 in conference play.
BY THE NUMBERS
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Both teams remained scoreless through the first half as Abanyie made several saves to keep Alvernia off the board. The Pride created opportunities of their own, with Saylor Bare registering two early shots and Garofalo testing the Golden Wolves' defense. Widener continued to press as the half progressed, but Rowley made a save on Garofalo's shot in the 29th minute to keep the match even at halftime.
- Widener came out of the break looking to take the lead, and Losada nearly put the Pride ahead with a shot off the right post in the 53rd minute. Alvernia responded moments later, as Sarah Ashley scored off an assist from Mia Ralston at 53:19 to give the Golden Wolves a 1-0 advantage. The Pride continued to generate chances, earning several corner kicks and putting shots on target from Charlotte Burke, Avery Drumbore and Gracelyn Sarni. Rowley turned away the attempts that reached goal, however, as Alvernia held on for the 1-0 victory.
UP NEXT
The Pride travel to Frederick, Maryland, on Saturday, October 17, to take on the Hood College Blazers at 4 p.m.
