EAST STROUDSBURG – Despite dominating in possession and holding a 30-4 edge on shots, the East Stroudsburg University women's soccer team took its first lead against Shepherd in the 84th minute, as
Millie Smith connected on a pass from
Natalie Schooley to lift the Warriors past the Rams, 3-2, on Saturday evening inside Eiler-Martin Stadium.
With the win, the Warriors (4-1, 2-1 PSAC East) get back to their winning ways, while the Rams (2-1-2, 0-1-2 PSAC East) remain winless in conference action.
Notables
- Along with Smith's game-winner, Schooley and Carina Gasparini recorded goals for ESU.
- With the goal and assist, Schooley now has eight points on three goals and two assists in five games.
- Smith's goal was her third of the season, as she now has six points, which ranks second on the squad.
- Sara Hohn and Annabell Wunderlich posted goals for Shepherd.
- ESU led in shots (30-4), shots on goal (12-3), corner kicks (10-0).
- Shepherd was issued a pair of yellow cards, while the Warriors were assessed one.
- ESU GK Emmy Clarkson made a save in her fourth win of the season.
- SU GK Alayna Burgamy made nine saves in goal for the Rams in the loss.
How It Happened
Up Next
- The Warriors prepare for a battle with first-place Kutztown (5-0-1, 4-0 PSAC East) on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Eiler-Martin Stadium.
