Oct. 5, 2008

Brennan's Goal Lifts Soccer Past IPFW 1-0 For Third Shutout Of The Season

   Fort Wayne, Ind. -- The YSU soccer team picked up its third win and third shutout of the season against IPFW on Sunday afternoon. Lauren Brennan's goal at 47:59 proved to be the gaming winning score in the Penguins 1-0 victory over the Mastodons.

   Head Coach Anthony James said the team dominated the game both offensively and defensively.

    "This was a good win for us. I feel that we are ready to move back into league play on Friday," said James.

    Offensively for the Guins, Jordan Gapczynski took a total of six shots including two on goal. Roechelle Boone made three shots while Jodi Bowlen and Brennan each took two shots.

    It was Brennan's shot at less than three minutes into the second half that put YSU on the board. Brennan capitalized on a pass from Keeley Rice and broke throw IPFW's defense to score her second goal of the season.

    The Mastadons made several attempts to tie the match, but all shots on goal were saved by goalkeeper Mariah Snyder.

Snyder now ties the school record for most shutouts in a season with three.

    YSU will return home to host Green Bay on Friday at 7 p.m.