September 4, 2021
Greyhounds Open 2021 Season with 1-1 Draw at Penn State Berks
READING, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s soccer opened their 2021 campaign with a 1-1 tie in non-conference action against Penn. State Berks on Saturday afternoon.
Moravian University
0-0-1
1
Penn St.-Berks
0-1-1
1
| Final | 1 | 2 | OT | OT2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
|
|
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Team Stats
Scoring Summary
1st
- 18:05 -
Megan Chesney
(Moravian University)
2nd
- 83:33 -
Mary King
(Penn St.-Berks)
Game Leaders
Penn St.-Berks
G:
Mary King
- 1
A:
N/A
Sh:
Mary King
- 4
Sv:
Savannah McNeal
- 10
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Moravian University | Penn St.-Berks |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 19 (11) | 11 (8) |
| Saves | 7 | 10 |
| Fouls | 12 | 9 |
| Corner Kicks | 9 | 4 |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
READING, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's soccer team opened their 2021 campaign with a 1-1 tie in non-conference action against Penn. State Berks on Saturday afternoon.
How It Happened
- The Greyhounds got on the board first, with a goal from senior Megan Chesney in the 19th minute, which was assisted by senior Alexa Brown, to give Moravian a 1-0 lead. That's where the score would stand at the end of the first half.
- In the 84th minute, the Nittany Lions were able to find the back of the net to even the match at 1-1, which held to end regulation.
- Both squads played a pair of scoreless overtime periods, which resulted in a 1-1 draw.
Inside the Numbers
- Chesney's goal was the eighth of her career and first since the 2018 campaign.
- Brown's assist was the first assist of her career.
- Moravian took a total of 19 shots, nine of them coming in the first half, and 11 shots going on goal.
- Sophomore Paige Harrison led the Greyhounds defensively, making five save in 65:00 minutes of action while sophomore Payce Korpics made the start for the Blue & Grey, making two saves in 45:00 minutes.
- The Greyhounds earned a total of nine corner kicks in the contest, including two in the first overtime, with Penn. State Berks earning four.
Up Next for the Greyhounds
- Wednesday, September 8 at Muhlenberg College, 7:00 p.m.
