MIDDLETOWN, Pa. – Penn State Harrisburg's women's soccer team stayed undefeated in conference play thanks to a 3-0 shutout victory over Morrisville State on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 2.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Kyla Brossoit, Hannah Morrison, and Hollie Holthaus each found the back of the net and the Lions (4-3-4, 3-0-1 United East) kept Morrisville State (5-4-1, 1-2-1 United East) off the board in a key United East victory on Saturday.

Penn State Harrisburg struck first when Katie Kosovac's corner kick cross was finished off from point-blank range by Brossoit in the 22nd minute.

The Lions closed out the first half strong and doubled the advantage when Hannah Morrison took control of a loose ball, created some space, and fired her attempt past MSU goalkeeper Meaghan Miller with 2:24 left before the break.

The lead held strong at two midway through the second half before Hollie Holthaus put an exclamation point on the day's scoring with a strike from straightaway off an assist from Hannah Wheeler in the 62nd minute.

NOTABLES

- The shutout was the seventh of the season for Penn State Harrisburg.

- The Lions finished with a 12-7 advantage in total shots and a 7-3 edge in shots on frame.

- Penn State Harrisburg tallied five corner kicks, while the Mustangs managed none.

- In addition to her goal, Hollie Holthaus got off a game-high three shots on goal.

- With her helper, Katie Kosovac doubled her team-leading assist total to two on the fall.

- Kyla Brossoit and Hannah Morrison each netted the first goal of their collegiate careers on Saturday

- Delaney Shifflett made three saves to earn her fourth win of the year.

- MSU goalkeeper Meaghan Miller made four stops in a losing effort.

WHO'S NEXT?

The Lions host Mount Aloysius for a non-conference matchup on Wednesday evening, Oct. 6. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

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