WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Penn College defeated Lancaster Bible, 1-0, in the United East Conference women's soccer regular-season finale on Saturday. The Wildcats protected the one-goal margin through the second-half to record its 10th shutout of the year. The Wildcats finished the regular season with a 12-4-1 overall record, 7-1-0 in United East play. The Chargers finished 6-7-2, 4-2-2 UEC.
How it happened: Megan Kurian scored from
Camryn Lobb's assist at 20:41 to put PCT in front 1-0. Earlier,
Harley Oliphant made four saves as the Chargers generated several first-half chances before the Wildcats broke through. PCT finished the half ahead 1-0.
The Wildcats protected their 1-0 lead through a scoreless second half, with Oliphant making five more saves after the break. LBC pressed late with a corner kick, a save-forcing shot and an attempt off the crossbar between 76:33 and 81:26, but the Wildcats' defense kept the Chargers off the board to preserve the shutout victory.
Inside the box: Kurian scored the game-winning goal and led the Wildcats with three shots. It was Kurian's fifth game-winning goal this season and she tied Kaelynn Sheetz '23 for the program record of 113 career points in the process. Lobb recorded her sixth assist of the season and Oliphant made nine saves in net.
Rayanna Wagaman led Lancaster Bible with four shots and put two on goal. Isabella Eufemia added three shots, including two on frame. Saige Santa Cruz made three saves.
Up next: The Wildcats host the UEC quarterfinals on Saturday, Oct. 31. Their time and opponent will be determined after all UEC women's contests conclude on Saturday.
