(WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.) – The Wilson women's soccer team was on the road battling one of the top teams in the United East in Penn on Saturday afternoon. The Phoenix did their best to limit the Wildcats, but the home team's offensive power proved too much as they scored twice in each half en route to a win.
The Basics
Score: Wilson 0, Penn 4
Venue: UPMC Field
Records: Wilson 2-10-1, 1-2-0 UE; Penn 7-2-1, 3-0-0
How It Happened
- Penn had the advantage for most of the game and pressured the Phoenix back line all day. Wilson was able to keep the hosts off the scoreboard for most of the first half, but the Wildcats eventually broke through with goals in the 40th and 41st minutes. In the second half, Penn stepped up the pressure, but were still limited to just two goals in the 65th and 86th minutes.
Inside The Numbers
- Madison Ebersole (Jr., Big Pool, Md. / Clear Springs) had her work cut out for her and once again put together an amazing effort with 14 saves. It's her second consecutive game with at least 13 saves and her fourth in double-digits this season.
Up Next
Wilson heads on the road for a midweek matchup with St. Mary's. Kickoff with the Seahawks is set for 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
