Women's Soccer

Two Overtime Winners and Women's Soccer Final Four is Set

LATHAM, N.Y. - The semifinals are set after Saturday’s Quarter Final Round games in the 2024 United East Women’s Soccer Championships.

#1 Penn State Harrisburg def. #9 Bryn Athyn College, 5-0 - Box Score
A goal in the 25th minute by Diana Pon, and four more in the second half, led Penn State Harrisburg to a 5-0 win over Bryn Athyn College on Saturday afternoon’s United East quarterfinal.  The Lions had goals in the second half from Ava Fox, Katelyn Monette, and two from Julia Hughes, who got the brace within 70 seconds at the 58:43 and 59:52 marks, respectively. Harrisburg outshot the visiting Lions 27-4.  For the Lions, goalkeeper Chloe Munyon had 14 saves in 78 minutes while Breanna Smith stopped three shots in 12 minutes.
 
#2 Penn College def. #7 Wilson College, 5-1 - Box Score
Cassie Johnson took a pass from Makayla Bucks in the 33rd minute to give Penn College a 1-0 lead into halftime and Megan Kurian added on just after halftime to give Penn College a 2-0 lead as the Wildcats ultimately finished off the afternoon with a 5-1 victory over the visiting Wilson Phoenix.  Penn College got a second goal from Cassie Johnson and goals from Brooke Klinger and Kathryn Dunn in the last 15 minutes of the game as the Wildcats outshot the Phoenix 16-9 (7-6 shots on goal). Penn College’s goalkeeper Nicole Lichtinger had five saves in the afternoon.

Wilson’s goal came from Halley Shaffer, her 18th of the season.

#3 St. Mary’s College (Md.) def. #6 Lancaster Bible College, 2-1 (OT) - Box Score
Allie Petryszak blasted her shot in the upper right side of the goal during the 97th minute as St. Mary’s (Md.) escaped the upset on Saturday evening by visiting Lancaster Bible.  A scoreless first half led to an exciting finish as Mia McKenzie took Alyssa McLane’s pass and gave the hosts a 1-0 lead.  However, twenty minutes later, Zoe Beers equalized in the lower right corner to even up the match.  A nervy 15 minutes ensued as the hosts pushed for a winner but were ultimately sent to overtime.  Petryszak’s winner move’s St. Mary’s (Md.) on to next week’s semifinal. 

St. Mary’s (Md.) had the advantage in shots (15-9) but Lancaster Bible’s defense stood strong and countered with confidence, forcing the Seahawks to make five saves of their own.

#5 Penn State Abington def. #4 Penn State Berks, 2-1 (OT) - Box Score
Madison McDowell scored seven minutes into the first overtime as Penn State Abington went on the road to beat Penn State Berks in a quarterfinal matchup on Saturday evening.  Abington was trailing 1-0 in the 69th minute but was brought level by a Meghan McGinley goal in the 70th minute, with McDowell providing the assist.  Berks led off the scoring on an Ashley Jocham goal right before halftime in the 41st minute to give the hosts the lead heading into the break.  Berks outshot Abington 12-10 (10-7 on goal) but Abington’s goalkeeper, Rachel Wilifrid stood tall, making 9 saves on the day. 
 

Semifinal matches will take place on Wednesday, November 6 with the top remaining seeds hosting on campus.  Number 1 seed Penn State Harrisburg hosts No. 5 Penn State Abington while No. 2 Penn College hosts No. 3 St. Mary’s (Md.)
 
Start times for Wednesday’s matchups are still TBD as of publishing.  For more information, including streaming and live stats links, as well as box scores, highlights, and recaps following each round, visit the 2024 United East Women’s Soccer Championship Page by CLICKING HERE.
 

Tournament Schedule
Tuesday, Oct. 29 Teams Score Follow
First Round  #5 Penn State Abington def. #12 Saint Elizabeth University 13-0 Box Score
First Round #6 Lancaster Bible College def. #11 Rosemont College 5-0 Box Score
First Round  #7 Wilson College def. #10 Cedar Crest College 1-0 (2OT) Box Score
First Round #9 Bryn Athyn College def #8 Cairn University 2-0 Box Score
Saturday, Nov. 2 Teams Score Follow
Quarter-Final #1 Penn State Harrisburg def. #9 Bryn Athyn College 5-0 Box Score
Quarter-Final #2 Penn College def. #7 Wilson College 5-1 Box Score
Quarter-Final #3 St. Mary's College of Maryland def. #6 Lancaster Bible College 2-1 (OT) Box Score
Quarter-Final #5 Penn State Abington def. #4 Penn State Berks 2-1 (OT) Box Score
Wednesday, Nov. 6 Teams Time Follow
Semifinal #1 Penn State Harrisburg vs. #5 Penn State Abington TBA Watch | Live Stats
Semifinal #2 Penn College v. #3 St. Mary's College of Maryland  TBA Watch | Live Stats
Saturday, Nov. 9 Teams Time Follow
Championship Hosted by the Highest Remaining Seed TBA Watch | Live Stats
 

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