CARLISLE, Pa. — Dickinson's late strike was the difference as Penn College women's soccer fell to the Red Devils, 1-0 in a nonconference game on Tuesday evening. The Wildcats are 11-4-1 overall, Dickinson is 10-1-4.
How it happened: The Wildcats kept Dickinson off the board through the first half, as
Harley Oliphant made five saves and the defense held strong in a 10-minute surge that included seven Dickinson shots without conceding.
Megan Kurian took two shots in the half, including one saved at 30:34, as the teams settled for a 0-0 tie at the break.
Dickinson increased its pressure in the second half with 17 shots and four corners before scoring the lone goal at the 76:01 mark. The Wildcats earned a late corner kick in the final two minutes, but Dickinson held for the 1-0 final.
Inside the box: Kurian was responsible for the Wildcats two shots as her eight-game scoring streak was snapped. The Red Devils racked up 27 shots, 11 on goal, and held a 7-1 advantage in corners.
Mckenna Gross tallied four shots and scored the Red Devils' game-winner. Ava Prisco also had four shots and was credited with one assist.
Up next: Penn College hosts Lancaster Bible in the regular season finale on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m.
