WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The St. Mary's College of Maryland women's soccer team earned a 1-0 road United East semifinal victory over Penn College on Wednesday evening to advance to their third straight conference championship. .
After a competitive first half that saw both teams generate scoring opportunities, St. Mary's and Penn College headed into the break deadlocked at 0-0. The Seahawks created seven shots in the opening 45 minutes, while goalkeeper Breanna Brown made three first-half saves to keep the Wildcats off the scoreboard.
St. Mary's found the breakthrough just under five minutes into the second half. In the 50th minute, Gracie Tourangeau connected with Charlotte Bryan, who finished the opportunity for her sixth goal of the season and gave the Seahawks a 1-0 advantage.
The Seahawks continued to battle defensively as Penn College looked to respond. The Wildcats generated nine second-half shots, including several dangerous opportunities, but Brown and the St. Mary's defense held firm. Brown finished the afternoon with six saves, recording her shutout as the Seahawks protected their one-goal lead through the final whistle.
St. Mary's totaled 12 shots on the afternoon, putting eight on target, while Penn College finished with 15 shots and six shots on goal. The Seahawks also earned five corner kicks, compared to six for the Wildcats, in a closely contested matchup.
Bryan led the way offensively with the game-winning goal, while Tourangeau recorded the assist. Brown's six-save performance anchored the defensive effort and helped St. Mary's secure its ninth victory of the campaign.
Next Up: United East Conference Final | Saturday, November 7th | @ Penn State Harrisburg
