Women's Soccer

Four Teams Advance in United East Women's Soccer Opening Round Games

LATHAM, N.Y. - The divisional semifinals are set after Saturday’s First Round games in the 2023 United East Women’s Soccer Championships.

Volt Division - #3 Penn College def. #6 Penn State Abington, 4-0 - Box Score

In the Vol Division, #3 Penn College defeated #6 Penn State Abington 4-0 in Williamsport.  Kaelynn Sheetz (9th minute), Cassie Johnson (13th minute), BillieGean Hennesy (52nd minute), and Sara Darlington (52nd minute) had the goals for the Wildcats.  Penn College moves on to a matchup with #2 Penn State Harrisburg on Tuesday, October 31 looking to avenge the 1-0 loss to the Lions on September 30. 

Volt Division - #5 St. Mary’s College of Maryland def. #4 Lancaster Bible College , 3-0 - Box Score

St. Mary’s College went on the road to Lancaster Bible and picked up a 3-0 victory, avenging an earlier 1-0 loss to the Chargers, to advance to Tuesday’s Volt Division semifinal matchup at #1 Penn State Berks.  Ella Raines (14th minute), Lily Mellendick (30th minute), and Ella Raines (54th minute) had the goals for the Seahawks, who outshot Lancaster Bible 15-5 on the afternoon.

Skye Division - #3 Cairn University def. #6 Notre Dame of Maryland, 2-1 - Box Score

Cairn held serve at home with an early goal from Becca Marzinke (28th minute) and a second-half goal from Paige Noble (65th minute) to run away from the Gators on Saturday afternoon.  Notre Dame got a goal from Cyrah Bihler in the 89th minute to draw the match within one but couldn’t find the equalizer that late on.  The Highlanders move on to face #2 Wilson looking to reverse an earlier 2-0 loss this season. 

Skye Division - #5 Cedar Crest College def. #4 Rosemont College, 0-0 (2-0 PK) - Box Score
After 110 minutes, Rosemont held a 16-12 advantage in shots but couldn't crack the Falcons defense as the tense match went to PKs at Rosemont.  Lauren Davis and MacKayla Reed scored for the Falcons from the spot and a save from GK Bella Bozen in the PK portion ended the match with a 2-0 advantage to Cedar Crest.  Bozen finished with seven saves as Cedar Crest moves on to face #1 seed Bryn Athyn College on Tuesday.
 
 
Tournament Schedule
 
Saturday,  October 28 Teams Time / Score Follow
Divisional First Round Skye #3 Cairn University def. #6 Notre Dame of Maryland 2-1 Box Score
Divisional First Round Skye #5 Cedar Crest College def. #4 Rosemont College 0-0 (2 OT)
CCC adv. in PK's 2-0		 Box Score
Divisional First Round Volt #3 Penn College def. #6 Penn State Abington 4-0 Box Score
Divisional First Round Volt #5 St. Mary's College def. #4 Lancaster Bible College 3-0 Box Score
Tuesday, October 31 Teams Time / Score Follow
Divisional Semi-Final Skye #5 Cedar Crest College at #1 Bryn Athyn 7:00 PM Live Stats | Live Video
Divisional Semi-Final Skye #3 Cairn University at #2 Wilson College 2:30 PM Live Stats | Live Video
Divisional Semi-Final Volt #5 St. Mary's College at #1 Penn State Berks 6:00 PM Live Stats | Live Video
Divisional Semi-Final Volt #3 Penn College at #2 Penn State Harrisburg 6:00 PM Live Stats | Live Video
Thursday, November 2 Teams Time / Score Follow
Divisional Final Skye Lowest Remaining Seed at Highest Remaining Seed Live Stats | Live Video
Divisional Final Volt Lowest Remaining Seed at Highest Remaining Seed Live Stats | Live Video
Sunday, November 5 Teams Time / Score Follow
Championship Hosted by Volt Division Champion 1:00 PM Live Stats | Live Video
 
 
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The United East boasts 17 NCAA Division III full member institutions which include: Bryn Athyn College, Cairn University, Cedar Crest College, Clarks Summit University, Gallaudet University, Keystone College, Lancaster Bible College, Notre Dame of Maryland University, Penn College, Penn State Abington, Penn State Berks, Penn State Harrisburg, Rosemont College, Saint Elizabeth University, St. Mary's College of Maryland, University of Valley Forge, and Wilson College. For more information, please visit gounitedeast.com.