Box Score LEXINGTON, VA. - The York College women's soccer team fought to a scoreless draw on the road against Washington & Lee University in non-conference action on Saturday. Jess Wieber made six saves in net to complete a clean sheet for the Spartans.
Records: York 0-4-1, Wash & Lee 1-2-1
Shots: York 8, Wash & Lee 24
Shots on goal: York 4, Wash & Lee 6
Corner kicks: York 6, Wash & Lee 12
Saves: York 6, Wash & Lee 4
Fouls: York 9, Wash & Lee 3
How It Happened:
• The Spartans started strong offensively, launching an early shot about a minute and a half into the game. Caitlin Rankin wiggled free but her attempt was blocked.
• MaCayla Welsh had another chance, this time in the 33rd minute forcing a save from Leeann Passaro.
• In the second half, the Spartans upped the pressure on the General defense. Rankin recorded two shots, one on target and one high. Georgia Gillcrist also notched one with less than 10 minutes remaining.
• On the other end, Jess Wieber was solid in between the pipes. Wieber made four saves, holding Washington & Lee scoreless for regulation.
• Neither team was able to muster good enough chances to break the tie in the two 10-minute overtime periods.
Spartan Leaders
Caitlin Rankin: 3 shots, 1 shot on goal
Maxine Herman: 2 shots
Ali Badman: 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
Georgia Gillcrist: 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
Macayla Welsh: 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
General Leaders
Erin Hoeh: 4 shots, 2 shots on goal
Megan Duncanson: 2 shots, 2 shots on goal
Goalie Comparison:
Jess Wieber (York): 90 minutes played, 0 goals against, 6 saves (T, 0-4-1)
Leeann Passaro (W&L): 90 minutes played, 0 goals against, 4 saves (T, 1-2-1)
Match Notes:
York is 0-1-1 all-time against the Generals … the first meeting came last year when the Spartans fell 3-0 … the shutout is the first of the season for the Spartan defense and Jess Wieber … Caitlin Rankin leads the Spartans with 13 shots, eight more than the second-most.
Up Next
York returns to Graham Field for a three-game home stand starting on Wednesday as the Spartans will host Juniata at 4 p.m. The Green and White are 4-0-1 all-time against Juniata.
