Box Score Despite holding a commanding 24-7 advantage in shots, the ninth-ranked Misericordia University women's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision at Arcadia, Saturday afternoon.
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After MU's
Jacqueline Stevens was saved by Arcadia's Veronica Willig at 37:19, the Knights countered with a breakaway less than 30 seconds later for the game's only goal.
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Megan Mahoney nearly tied for the Cougars just minutes later, but her shot was cleared by an Arcadia defender.
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The Cougars had four consecutive shots blocked in a one-minute span late in the first half and had a corner with 10 seconds remaining but were unable to get a shot off.
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Willig made a save on
Meghan Antrim's one-on-one shot early in the second half and four MU shots in a four-minute span late in the second half were off the mark.
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The Cougars held and 8-2 advantage in corners and earned their final corner with 30 seconds remaining but were unable to generate a shot.
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Mahoney led the Cougars with three shots on goal while
Devin Simpson,
Erin Roberts and
Meghan Antrim all put one shot on the frame.
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Misericordia, 6-2, will host Gettysburg, Monday at 7:00. Arcadia improved to 8-2.
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