MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University women's soccer team (2-12-2, 0-12-2 PSAC East) fell to Millersville University (2-7-5, 2-6-5 PSAC East), 5-0, in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division match on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the MU Soccer Field.
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The Mounties outshot the Marauders, 7-6 in the first half, but Millersville connected on the lone goal to lead 1-0 at the break.
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Millersville came out of the gates redhot in the second half, scoring three goals over a two-minute span to begin to pull away.
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The Marauders scored their final goal in the 86
th minute to round out the scoring at 5-0.
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Freshman
Samantha Merklin (Effort, Pa. / Pleasant Valley) and junior
Faith Cameron (Center Valley, Pa. / Southern Lehigh) combined for five saves in net for the Mounties. Bella Fiorenza earned the goalkeeper victory for the Maraduers, finishing with three saves.
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Three different Mountaineers finished with shots on goal. Jordan Palina, Savannah Rennix, Rachel Leisher, Morgan Winchock, and Emma Elwell scored the goals for Millersvillle.
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The Mounties travel to Shepherd University on Saturday, Oct. 22 for a 3:30 p.m. PSAC East soccer match.
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