Mansfield Athletics

MANSFIELD, Pa. - The Mansfield University women's soccer team suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of the nation's 5th-ranked team West Chester University on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 14 in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division action at the MU Soccer Field. 

The Mounties fall to 1-4-1 overall and 0-4-1 in conference, while the Golden Rams improve to 5-0 overall and 4-0 in the East. 

The Mounties' defense was lights out in the first half, fighting off 19 West Chester shot attempts, while only allowing one score. However, the Golden Rams added two more scores in the second half to put the game out of reach. 

Four different Mountaineers recorded shots, with three coming on goal. West Chester finished the game with a 38 (13) to six (four) advantage on shots. 

Junior Faith Cameron (Center Valley, Pa. / Lehigh Valley) finished with a game-high ten saves in net for MU.

For WCU, Jenna Fox, Emily Deluisi and Jacqueline Hug all score, while Hayley McGee earned the win in net with a shutout through the opening 73 minutes. 

The Mounties hit the road on Saturday, Sept. 17 when they travel to Millersville University for a 1 p.m. PSAC East match.