HAMBURG, N.Y. – The Hilbert College Women's Soccer team battled to the final horn, but they were unable to record their second consecutive victory today in their 2-1 AMCC loss to Penn State Altoona.
Freshman
Novalee Schlenker tallied her first goal in her collegiate career late in the game.
THE BASICS
- Final Score: Penn State Altoona 2 | Hilbert 1
- Location: Hawks Varsity Field
- Records: Hilbert 1-11-0, 1-3-0 AMCC I Altoona 2-6-2, 2-0-1 AMCC
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Lions scored their first goal in the sixth minute when Mallorie Smith played with the ball longer than normal before tapping it over the end line.
- Taylor Frederick connected with Smith for Altoona's second goal and that 2-0 lead lasted for the next 60-minutes.
- Novalee Schlenker chased down a long ball, battled a few defenders to the box and hit the back of the net in the 86th minute to pull the Hawks within one point.
GAME NOTES
- Keira McFarland was credited with only six saves including two punch-over-the-goal shots, but her ability to break up serves to the box was on full display today.
- Both teams were physical and played aggressive soccer this afternoon. The Lions doubled the Hawks in fouls (12-6) and both teams were given a pair of yellow cards.
- Chloe Champagne shifted from midfield to defense as the contest progressed, but she was still able to fight for the only other Hilbert shot ongoal recorded.
UP NEXT
The Hawks have a full week for rest and recovery before they step on the pitch again next Saturday, October 19th in Greensburg, Pa. Hilbert will face Pitt-Greensburg in a 3:15 AMCC game.
