WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The St. Mary's College of Maryland women's soccer team battled Penn College on Saturday afternoon, but the Seahawks came up short in a 1-0 United East Conference road decision at UPMC Field.
St. Mary's (4-7-3, 3-2-0 UEC) and Penn College (8-3-1, 4-1-0 UEC) played a scoreless first half before the Wildcats broke through in the 55th minute. Megan Kurian scored off an assist from Mikayla Gordon, providing the only goal of the contest.
The Seahawks continued to push for an equalizer, finishing with 13 shots, including six on goal. Charlotte Bryan led St. Mary's with three shots, putting two on target, while Maddison Spradlin also recorded three shots and two shots on goal. Jill Kemp and Keira O'Neail each placed a shot on frame.
St. Mary's goalkeeper Breanna Brown made four saves in the full 90 minutes. Penn College goalkeeper Harley Oliphant recorded six saves to preserve the shutout.
Penn College held an 11-13 disadvantage in total shots but earned seven corner kicks to St. Mary's three.
St. Mary's will look to bounce back this Saturday, October 17th when the Seahawks host Cedar Crest on senior day.
