HARRISBURG, PA — The St. Mary’s College of Maryland Women’s Soccer Team (13-1-3) continued their dominant season, securing a 0-0 tie on the road against Penn State Harrisburg (7-4-5) in a pivotal United East Conference clash on Saturday. Both teams fought hard defensively, with neither side managing to find the back of the net.
How the Match Unfolded
The game began with a defensive battle, as neither team was able to generate much offense early on. The Seahawks struggled to find scoring opportunities, not recording a single shot in the first half. Penn State Harrisburg, on the other hand, created more chances, taking four shots in the opening 45 minutes. However, only two of those attempts were on target.
St. Mary’s goalkeeper Kyleigh Bland was a key figure in the first half, making two crucial saves to keep the Lions from breaking through. The Seahawks’ defense remained solid, limiting Penn State Harrisburg’s opportunities despite the increased offensive pressure.
In the second half, the Seahawks managed to create some offensive momentum. Ashlyn Bonner took St. Mary’s first shot of the game in the 60th minute, forcing Penn State Harrisburg’s goalkeeper into action, but her effort was saved. The Seahawks’ best chance came in the 81st minute when Brooke Hall’s shot narrowly missed the goal, going wide left.
Penn State Harrisburg continued to apply pressure, taking five shots in the second half, two of which were on goal. However, Bland stood tall again, making another two saves to keep the game level.
Despite the late flurry of chances from both teams, neither was able to break the deadlock, and the match ended in a 0-0 tie.
Inside the Box Score
- The Seahawks were held without a shot in the first half but managed two attempts in the second.
- Penn State Harrisburg finished the match with nine shots, four of which were on goal.
- Kyleigh Bland was a standout in goal for St. Mary’s, finishing the game with four saves to secure another clean sheet.
- St. Mary’s extended both their unbeaten streak and clean sheet streak to 10 games, continuing their impressive defensive record.
What’s Next for the Seahawks
St. Mary’s will return home for their next match as they take on Rosemont College on October 22 at 5:00 p.m. in St. Mary’s City, Maryland. With the postseason looming, the Seahawks will look to keep their momentum going as they close out their United East Conference schedule.
