BRYN MAWR, Pa. – Visiting Washington College got two goals from sophomore
Ashleigh Peace in the final 9:28 of the game in a 2-0 win over host Bryn Mawr on Applebee Field on Saturday afternoon in a Centennial Conference women's soccer contest. The Shorewomen improve to 8-7-1 and 3-5-0 in the Centennial, while the Owls drop to 1-11-2 and 0-7-1 in the conference.
Washington College 2 Bryn Mawr 0
How it Happened
- Early in the matchup, Washington College created several offensive opportunities, with
Lily Barnum and
Sophie Kilbride recording shots on goal. The Shorewomen continued applying pressure throughout the first half, recording six shots and two corner kicks. Despite their efforts, neither team was able to score, and the game remained tied 0-0 at halftime as the Shorewomen defense held the Owls to one shot in the first 45 minutes.
- Washington College continued pushing forward in the second half, creating multiple scoring opportunities against Bryn Mawr's defense. Barnum, Kilbride and
Grace Morris each attempted shots as the Shorewomen looked to break the tie. Goalkeeper
Olivia Allen also helped keep the game scoreless with an important save in the 62nd minute.
- In the 81st minute, Washington College finally broke through when Peace scored her first goal of the season off an assist from
Gina Everitt, giving the Shorewomen a 1-0 lead on a shot from about 25 yards away into the upper right corner of the goal after Everitt took the ball from a Bryn Mawr player. Washington College continued applying pressure and earned additional corner kicks as the game moved toward its final minutes.
- The Shorewomen extended their lead in the 87th minute when Peace scored her second goal of the game, this time assisted by
Dafny Vasquez as Peace gathered the rebound of a Vasquez shot into the low center of the goal. With the score at 2-0, Washington College maintained its defensive strength through the final whistle to secure the shutout victory on the road.
For The Shorewomen (8-7-1, 3-5-0 CC)
Scoring: Peace (two goals), Everitt and Vasquez (assist)
In Goal: Allen (90 minutes, one save, zero goals allowed)
Notes
- Allen registered her 20th career shutout in the win, expanding her program record for career clean sheets.
Up Next
The Shorewomen will visit #14 Swarthmore on Tuesday, October 27, at 7:00 p.m. in Centennial Conference action.Â
