Aug. 28, 2008

Soccer Drops 2-0 Decision to Robert Morris

    Moon Township, Pa. --  The YSU  soccer team outshot Robert Morris 15-13, but could not connect with the net on Thursday evening in the 2-0 loss to the Colonials.

    Freshman Kelly Storkel took the first shot of the game but, RMU goalkeeper  Caitlin Dial saved the Guins initial scoring attempt. The Colonials gained possession of the ball less than two minutes later to score the first goal of the night.
    Holly Sieradzki was credited with the goal while Rachel Sebbens made the assist. Lauren Brennan took two more shots on goal in attempts to tie the game before the half. Both shots were stopped by Dial.

    Brenda Sasu then scored a header shot for the Colonials at the 42-minute mark that would give her team the 2-0 advantage over the Guins.

    In the first half, YSU outnumbered Robert Morris 8-6 in shots and tied with seven in the second half.   

    Brennan led the team with four shots and goalkeepr Mariah Snyder collected nine saves 

     The Penguins will return to action on Sept. 5 against Albany on the road. Game time is set for 4 p.m.