WARRIOR WOMEN’S SOCCER OPENS CONFERENCE PLAY WITH VICTORY

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The Lycoming College women’s soccer team hosted DeSales University, Sunday afternoon, for both schools’ Freedom Conference opener. The game featured a flurry of first-half goals as the two teams put the ball in the net three times during a 35 second span, but in the end the Warriors claimed a 3-1 victory. Lycoming wins their fourth straight and moves to 4-1 overall. DeSales falls to 3-3 on the season.

The Warriors got on the scoreboard first when Beth Weixel (Sr./Mill Hall, Pa.; Central Mountain) took a corner kick from Kaitlyn Prairie (Jr./Delran, N.J.; Delran) and placed it in the back of the net. The score came at the 31:09 mark. The Bulldogs responded just 25 seconds later with a goal by McKayla Crist off a crossing pass from Rachel Roderer. Lycoming would not be outdone, however, regaining the lead just 10 seconds later when Laura Dillon (Sr./Bayside, N.Y.; St. Mary’s) scored off an assist from Danielle Curry (Fr./West Chester, Pa.; East).

Curry gave the Warriors an insurance goal less than four minutes into the second half, scoring an unassisted goal.

Jessica Bennett (Fr./Crofton, Md.; South River) made eight saves in goal for Lycoming. Kelly Hinkle made nine saves in net for DeSales.

The Warriors’ next match is on Wednesday, September 22, when they travel to Juniata College for a non-conference match.

Soccer Game Summary (Final)
Lycoming Women's Soccer 2004
DeSales Bulldogs vs Lycoming Warriors (Sep 19, 2004 at Williamsport, Pa.)

 DeSales Bulldogs (3-3, 0-1) vs. Lycoming Warriors (4-1, 1-0)
 Date: Sep 19, 2004  Attendance: 39
 Weather: sunny and warm

 Goals by period       1  2  Tot
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 DeSales Bulldogs....  1  0 -  1
 Lycoming Warriors...  2  1 -  3

 SCORING SUMMARY:
  1.  31:09 LYCO Beth Weixel (3) (Kaitlyn Prairie)
  2.  31:34 DSUWS McKayla Crist (Rachel Roderer)
  3.  31:44 LYCO Laura Dillon (1) (Danielle Curry)
  4.  48:44 LYCO Danielle Curry (3) (unassisted)

 Shots: DeSales Bulldogs 16, Lycoming Warriors 31
 Saves: DeSales Bulldogs 9 (Kelly Hinkle 9), Lycoming Warriors 8 (Jessica Bennett 8)