EAST STROUDSBURG – Paced by a pair of first half goals, the East Stroudsburg University women's soccer held on to defeat Shepherd, 2-1 on Saturday afternoon on      

The Warriors (4-0-1, 2-0-1) remain undefeated, while the Rams drop to 2-3-1, 1-1-1 on the season.

Natalie Schooley and Rebecca Kotula each tallied goals for the Warriors. Kotula also recorded an assist on Schooley's opening goal. Shepherd's Josie Beezel fired the lone goal for Shepherd in the 79th minute.

Notables

• Shepherd led 24-20 on shots, with both team's putting 10 shots on target.
• ESU and SU were even on corner kicks with four.
• Both goalkeepers were exceptional, with Emmy Clarkson (4-0-1) making nine saves for the Warriors, while SU's Faith Leisinger (2-3-10) countered with eight stops.

How It Happened

• 12' | Kotula sent a beautiful cross to lead Schooley past the defender, as the
• 24' | After a handball in the box, Kotula fired a low shot to the right-hand corner to lift ESU to a 2-0 advantage.
• 79' | Nazarok sent a leading pass, as Beezel rocketed a shot from distance to the left of Clarkson.

Up Next

• ESU looks to keep its momentum going on Wednesday, when the Warriors head to Lock Haven.
• Game time is set for 5:00 p.m. in Central Pennsylvania.