Blue and White Drop Match to the Diplomats

Blue and White Drop Match to the Diplomats

Penn State Harrisburg 0 Franklin and Marshall 2

Penn State Harrisburg Starters:
Haladay, Edwards, Miller, Stark, Grim, Asper, Hile, Crowley, Vavrek, Arnold, Hemler 

Franklin and Marshall Starters:

Ebanietti, Mishianti, Leoni, Judge, Kerr, Raspa, Graziano, Franco, Robertson, Runko, Savidge 

How it Happened:

A pair of first half goals proved to be too much for the Lion's as Franklin and Marshall cruised to a 2-0 victory. The Diplomats scored their first goal of the game in the 12th minute of play off of a through ball from the midfield. In the 31st minute of play, Franklin and Marshall found the back of the net once again off a mistake by the Lion's defense. Harrisburg dominated in the second half with 8 shots on goal while the Diplomats struggled to pass midfield.  The Lions could not find the back of the net or capitalize off of several key scoring opportunities.

By the Numbers:

-Harrisburg outshot Franklin and Marshall, 9-8

-Newcomer Kayla Arnold registered 4 shots in goal

-The Lions earned 6 corner kicks while the visitors were limited to only 3

What's Next?

Penn State Harrisburg will open up conference play on Saturday September 24th when St. Mary's comes to town. Game time is scheduled for 12 pm