YORK, PA- The York College Spartan women's soccer squad defeated the Albright College Lions in decisive fashion by a score of 7-0, extending their win streak to four on Wednesday night in York.
The Spartans matched their win total from last year with their victory tonight, and remain undefeated in MAC play as they are now 12-5 overall and 6-0 in the league. It was York's biggest offensive output of the season. The seven goals were a feat that hadn't been seen by a Spartan women's soccer squad since 2012.
The game was also highlighted by the team's annual recognition of Morgan's Message, an organization that advocates for student-athlete mental health.
 
How it Happened
• The Spartans could not get to Albright goalkeeper Mckenna LeVan in the early minutes of the contest despite persistent pressure, as LeVan had four early saves. York eventually got on the board in the 19th minute off a picture-perfect corner kick from Meg Kalthof, who found the head of Carissa Baugus for her second goal of the season.
• York scored again on a designed set when Sara Frensley found a moving Alyssa Russell in the box who used her right foot to increase the Spartan's lead. Russell's 26th minute goal was her third of the season.
• The Green and White started off the second half with the same sense of urgency, scoring two goals in the first two minutes. Frensley, who scored her second goal of the season, and Ashlynn Weger, who got her fifth tally of the year, contributed the first two goals of a five goal onslaught by the Spartans in the second half respectively.
• Kalthof increased her goal scoring streak to four games in the 84th minute with a highlight worthy individual effort past the Albright defense for a right-footed goal.
• The goalkeeping trio of Madison O' Brien, Sophia Albino, and Allison Abzug helped record the seventh Spartan shutout of the year. York finished the game out-shooting Albright 29-1 in total shots and 18-1 in shots on goal. The Spartans also had a 5-1 margin in corner kicks.
 
Spartan Notes
The Spartans are now 2-1 all-time against the Lions as York has won two straight in the series … the seven goals marks the highest total since September 9, 2012 when York beat Maritime (N.Y.) 10-0 in the 2012 home opener … York has outscored their last four opponents 13-2 during their current win streak … York has out-shot their last four opponents by a combined total of 97-17 and 53-11 in shots on goal … the 21 points (seven goals and seven assists) are a season high for York … the Spartans improve to 4-3 at home … freshman Meg Kalthof had a career-high six points on two goals and two assists as she now leads the team with 23 points on nine goals and five assists … Carissa Baugus registered her first career three point game with a goal and an assist … senior Ashlynn Weger had her second three point night of the year with her goal and assist, matching her output against Stevenson on October 7 … defender Sara Frensley had her first three point game in the win with her goal and assist.

Up Next
York closes out their regular season on Saturday when they host #5 Messiah in a pivotal MAC Commonwealth rivalry game. Kickoff is set for 3:00 pm at Graham Field. The winner of the game will claim the MAC Commonwealth regular season title along with the top seed in the upcoming Commonwealth post season tournament.