2016-17 News

  • Penn State Harrisburg Women's Soccer Ties Series with 3-1 Win over Alumni
    April 13, 2017
    Middletown, Pa. - The Penn State Harrisburg women's soccer team hosted their second annual alumni game on Saturday April 8th. After the Alumni won the inaugural event in 2016, the Lions squad was able to even up the series with a 3-1 win. Overall it was a great atmosphere and everyone spent time together following the game at the team tailgate. Next year should be even bigger and better.
  • Spring ID Clinic Now Accepting Applications
    March 17, 2017
    The Penn State Harrisburg women's soccer team and coaching staff will be holding their annual Spring ID clinic on Saturday April 22nd from 1:00-4:00 pm. Their is also an optional campus tour and lunch offered prior to the clinic for those who are interested in attending.
  • Open House Recruiting Visit Opportunity
    March 16, 2017
    Middletown Pa. - On Saturday April 8th, Penn State Harrisburg is hosting an open house on campus. In addition to the program provided through admissions, the women's soccer team will be offering private tours and lunch for interested athletes. The team is also holding their annual alumni game that day at 1:00 pm which will be followed by a team tailgate.
  • Save the Date for Women's Soccer Alumni Game
    January 26, 2017
    The Penn State Harrisburg women's soccer team has scheduled their second annual spring alumni game for Saturday April 8th, 2017. The game will be played at 1:00 pm and followed by a team tailgate. All Alumni will receive a jersey and we are asking everyone to register if they plan to attend....
  • Lady Lions Celebrate Continued Growth at Annual Banquet
    January 24, 2017
    The Penn State Harrisburg women's soccer team hosted their annual team banquet on Sunday January 22nd. As usual the parents and team supporters did a great job with the food and set up, which made this years event extra special. A total of just under 100 people filled the Student Services Center of the Capital Union Building, which included the team, coaches, parents, family and friends of the program.
  • Coach Grubesky named Girl's East Region Coach of Year by NSCAA
    January 17, 2017
    Penn State Harrisburg Assistant coach, Rudy Grubesky, was named the Girl’s East Region Coach of the Year by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) and was presented with this prestigious award on January 12, 2017 at the NSCAA annual convention in Los Angeles for his coaching at the Dillsburg Area and Hershey Soccer Clubs.
  • Women's Soccer to Host Winter ID Clinic
    November 17, 2016
    The Penn State Harrisburg women's soccer team and coaching staff will be holding their annual winter ID clinic on Sunday January 15th from 1:00-4:00 pm. Their is also an optional campus tour and lunch prior to the clinic for those who are interested in attending....read for full details.
  • Stark Named to All-Conference Team
    November 09, 2016
    Penn State Harrisburg was represented on the All-CAC squad by sophomore Kristen Stark, who nabbed second-team honors. Stark was a first-team pick and the Rookie of the Year in 2015.
  • Women's Soccer Falls to Mary Washington in Final Game of Season
    October 26, 2016
    Fredericksburg, Va.- The Penn State Harrisburg women’s soccer team traveled to Mary Washington on Tuesday October 25th for the final match of the regular season. Harrisburg grabbed an early lead against the Eagles but struggled to get back on the score board for the remainder of the game. Mary Washington went on to win 4-1.
  • Captains Hold Off Lions
    October 22, 2016
    Middletown, Pa.- The Penn State Harrisburg women’s soccer team battled against the 15th-ranked Christopher Newport Captains on Saturday October 22nd. The Lion’s held the visitors throughout the first half while creating several quality offensive opportunities. Newport scored the only goal of the game in the second half to secure a 1-0 win over Harrisburg.
  • Women's Soccer Blanked by Frostburg
    October 19, 2016
    Frostburg, Md.- The Penn State Harrisburg women’s soccer team fell 3-0 on the road on Wednesday October 19th as they faced Frostburg State.
  • Lion's Fall on the Road to Marymount (Va.)
    October 15, 2016
    Arlington, Va.- The Penn State Harrisburg women's soccer team struggled on the road on Saturday October 15th as they faced the Marymount Saints. Kristen Stark scored the Lions only goal of the match before the home team scored two second half goals to put Harrisburg away.
  • Harrisburg Sails to 2-0 Victory Over Wesley
    October 12, 2016
    Harrisburg, Pa.- The Penn State Harrisburg women’s soccer team earned a 2-0 shutout this afternoon against the visiting Wesley Wolverines. The Lion’s got goals from freshman Raquel Grice and sophomore Kristen Stark.
  • Blue and White Drop Match to the Sea Gulls
    October 08, 2016
    Harrisburg, Pa.- The Penn State Harrisburg women’s soccer dropped an important conference match this afternoon against the visiting Salisbury Sea Gulls. The visitors grabbed two early goals before adding two more in the second half to win 4-0.
  • Penn State Harrisburg's Erica Hile Scores Game Winner Over York
    October 05, 2016
    York, Pa. - The Penn State Harrisburg women's soccer team traveled to face off against the York College Spartan's on Wednesday October 5th. After going down 1-0 early in the first half, the Lions battled back thanks to goals from Kristen Stark and Erica Hile helped Harrisburg to a 2-1 important conference road win
  • Stark Named CAC Player of the Week
    October 03, 2016
    YORK, Pa. -- Penn State Harrisburg sophomore Kristin Starkwas named the CAC Women's Soccer Players of the Week for Oct. 3, 2016.
  • Lion's Play Lights Out
    October 01, 2016
    Buena Vista, Va.- The Penn State Harrisburg women's soccer team cruised past Southern Virginia on Saturday October 1st for their first conference win of the year. Kristen Stark led for the Blue and White with two goals while Kayla Arnold dominated in goal with three huge saves
  • Lion's Finish Non-Conference Play with Loss to Eastern
    September 27, 2016
    Middletown, Pa.- The Penn State Harrisburg women’s soccer team finished up conference play with a 2-1 loss to Eastern on Tuesday September 27th.
  • Penn State Harrisburg Drops First Conference Match
    September 24, 2016
    This afternoon the Penn State Harrisburg women’s soccer team opened up conference play against St. Mary’s. The visitors dominated the first half, scoring three goals in less than 12 minutes. The visitors went on to win 4-0.
  • PSU soccer teams lend a hand by helping mom move
    September 21, 2016
    Story by Dan Miller and published orginally in the Press and Journal HIGHSPIRE — A bunch of Penn State Harrisburg students were caught in the act of doing good on Friday, Sept. 16. Members of both the men’s and women’s soccer teams descended upon the house of Jennifer Miller in the 400 block of Eshelman Street in Highspire, to help Jennifer’s mother Dixie Hoover move into an apartment at the Village of Pineford in Middletown.
  • Harrisburg Battles Penn College for Difficult Win
    September 18, 2016
    Williamsport, Pa.-The Penn State Harrisburg women’s soccer team grabbed their third win of the year against Penn College in a very heated non-conference matchup.
  • Lion's Drop Tough Game on the Road to Lycoming
    September 17, 2016
    Lycoming, Pa.- Despite Penn State Harrisburg outshooting Lycoming in the first half with 10 shots to 9, the Lion’s created their own set of problems, going down 1-0 in the first five minutes of play.
  • Penn State Harrisburg Earns Hard Fought Win Over Elizabethtown
    September 14, 2016
    Elizabethtown, Pa. - The Penn State Harrisburg women's soccer team put together a team effort Wednesday September 14th against the Elizabethtown Blue Jays. Harrisburg's freshman goalkeeper Daniella Marroquin earned her first collegiate shut out with the help of a hard fighting defensive effort on way to an exciting 1-0 win.
  • Lady Lions Showed Quality in 1-0 Loss to Susquehanna
    September 10, 2016
    Middletown, Pa.- The Penn State Harrisburg women’s soccer team had a quality performance Saturday September 10th against the Susquehanna River Hawks. Unfortunately, despite a nice Harrisburg team effort and a second half full of chances, Susquehanna’s early 1-0 lead was enough to take home the lead.
  • Harrisburg Comes Up Short Against the Greyhounds
    September 07, 2016
    Bethlehem, Pa.- The Penn State Harrisburg women’s soccer team faced a tough test this afternoon against non conference opponent Moravian. The Greyhounds had a strong first half, jumping out to an early 2-0 lead. The Lion’s were able to finish a free kick in the second half but Moravian held on to their first half lead, winning 3-1.
  • Lions Missing Scorer in 1-0 Loss to Hood
    September 03, 2016
    Middletown, Pa. - It was a tough day for the Penn State Harrisburg women's soccer team. After starting the first half very strong and not giving up many chances throughout the day, one free kick was all the Hood College Blazer's needed as they hung on for a 1-0 win over the Lions.
  • Freshman Shine in Women’s Soccer Opener
    September 01, 2016
    Doylestown, Pa. – The Penn State Harrisburg women’s soccer team opened their 2016 campaign on the road against the Delaware Valley Aggies. After going down in the final minute of the first half, the Lions battled back to even before claiming their first win of the year in exciting fashion with a game winner in double overtime.
  • 2016 WOMEN'S SOCCER PRESEASON POLL & VIDEO
    August 29, 2016
    YORK – With three straight regular season titles under its belt, Christopher Newport was again selected as the CAC women's soccer favorite entering the 2016 season. The Captains secured seven first-place votes and tallied 78 points to earn the top spot in a vote among the conference head coaches.
  • Penn State Harrisburg Fall 2016 Schedule Release
    August 01, 2016
    Middletown, Pa. - Believe it or not the summer is rapidly coming to a close and training camp followed by a season of sports are just around the corner for the Lion athletes. Make sure to save some dates to support your Penn State Harrisburg athletic teams this coming fall.