WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Penn College finished the weekend defeating Gwynedd Mercy University, 9-0, in a non-conference women's soccer match Sunday at UPMC Field. The Wildcats improved 3-5-1 on the year, while the Griffins fell to 2-5-3.  

How it happened: Penn College Wildcats' offense came out attacking from the start.  The Wildcats put multiple shots on goal to open the game and they finally reached the scoreboard with a penalty kick from Sara Darlington in the 19th minute to take a 1-0 lead.  Kaelynn Sheetz netted a goal four minutes later on a pass from Cassie Johnson; and then the dynamic duo switched roles when Johnson scored her own goal on a pass from Sheetz as the Wildcats took a 3-0 halftime lead.  

Darlington added her second goal of the game to open the second half and help the Wildcats take a 4-0 lead.  The offensive attack continued as Johnson scored again in the 54th minute on a pass from Wiley Egan.  One minute later, Sheetz scored her second goal of the game to build the lead to 6-0.  Darlington and Sheetz both netted a goal apiece in the 58th minute.  And Teagan Willey scored the final goal of the game on an assist from Jaci Hunsberger as the Wildcats went on to win 9-0.  

Nicole Lichtinger notched 2 saves in goal for the Wildcats.  

Inside the box: Penn College outshot the Griffins, 38-2, and held a 5-1 advantage on corner kicks.

Up next: Penn College returns to action Wednesday, 7 p.m., at Juniata College.