YORK, Pa. - The York College women's soccer team defeated Alvernia University in MAC Commonwealth play, by a score of 2-1 on Saturday afternoon. The Spartans improve to 5-0-1 in Commonwealth play.
Records
Alvernia: 5-6-4 (2-3-2 MACC)
York: 12-1-3 (5-0-1 MACC)
How it Happened
York scored its first goal in the 21st minute.
Maddie Wise capitalized on a continued attack after a blocked shot. Wise netted the ball past Alvernia goalkeeper, Abby Rowley, for a 1-0 lead.
The Spartans tallied their second goal in the 54th minute.
Jena Witters ripped a shot that struck off the crossbar.
Lexi Mazzella got the rebound off the woodwork and slotted the ball home to pad York's lead.
Alvernia scored in the 68th minute. Megan Reuter swung it in to Devon Bell off of a corner kick opportunity. Bell connected, chopping York's lead in half.
The Spartans were able to ward off any additional Golden Wolves damage, winning 2-1.
York led in corner kicks, 8-2. The Green and White also took 23 shots, 12 of which were on target.
Up Next
York will travel to Albright College on Wednesday evening. The game is slated for 7 pm.
