WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Second-seeded Penn College fell to third-seeded St. Mary's College of Maryland, 1-0, in a United East Conference women's soccer semifinal Wednesday evening at UPMC Field. Despite outshooting the Seahawks, 15-12, the Wildcats couldn't find the equalizer, ending their season at 13-5-1. St. Mary's improved to 9-8-3 and advanced to Saturday's United East Championship.
How it happened: After a scoreless first half, the Seahawks broke through at 49:33 when Charlotte Bryan scored off a Gracie Tourangeau assist to give St. Mary's a 1-0 advantage.
Penn College pressed for the equalizer throughout the second half, creating its best opportunity in the 80th minute.
Megan Kurian rattled a shot off the crossbar at 79:48 before sending another attempt high just five seconds later.
The Wildcats continued to threaten, earning three corner kicks in a five-minute span from 71:05 to 76:00 and generating seven shots over the final 12 minutes.
Gianna Gamble put a shot on goal in the 86th minute that was stopped by Seahawks goalkeeper Breanna Brown, while
Sierra Klinger's attempt in the 89th minute was also turned away as St. Mary's preserved the shutout.
Inside the box: Kurian led the Wildcats with six shots, including one on goal, while
Camryn Lobb recorded four shots with three on goal.
Harley Oliphant finished with seven saves in goal.
Bryan led the Seahawks with three shots, including two on goal, and scored the game-winning goal. Tourangeau recorded the assist and added one shot. Brown made six saves to secure the shutout and help St. Mary's advance to the United East Championship.
