MIDDLETOWN, Pa - Penn State Harrisburg's women's soccer team defeated non-conference opponent Muhlenburg 4-0 on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 14.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Despite steady rain and slippery conditions, Penn State Harrisburg was able to overcome the Mules thanks to goals from four different players on the afternoon. 

The Lions opened the scoring midway through the first half as Kyla Brossoit took the pass from Serenity Hill and was able to maneuver one past the Mules goalkeeper Sara Pecorelli. Later in the first half, the Penn State Harrisburg scored two more goals off of plays that were in close range to the Muhlenberg net, as Brin Moore and Sydney Hemler's markers extended the lead to 3-0 at halftime.

Although the rain picked up in the second half, the Lions continued to maintain control of the ball as Muhlenberg was not able to register a shot on goal thanks to a stalwart defensive performance by the Lions. Following a Mules foul around the 70-minute mark, Gabriella Muccio was able to glide one in off the set up from Katie Brown to give Penn State Harrisburg their fourth and final goal of the afternoon

NOTABLES

- Brossoit's goal marked her fifth of the season.

- Penn State Harrisburg outshot Muhlenberg 12-1 during the match.

- Moore's goal was her first goal as a Penn State Harrisburg Lion. 

- Mulka's shutout was her seventh of the season which matches her 2022 total.

- Hemler's goal was the 10th of her career.

WHO'S NEXT?

The Lions will resume conference play on Wednesday, Oct. 18 against Lancaster Bible at 7:30 PM. The game will serve as Penn State Harrisburg's Breast Cancer Awareness match.

STAY CONNECTED 

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