October 26, 2024
Moravian Scores Late at Juniata to Clinch Landmark Conference Tournament Berth
HUNTINGDON, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s soccer team scored in the 81st minute to earn a 1-0 victory at Juniata College Saturday afternoon as the Greyhounds clinched a berth in the 2024 Landmark Conference Tournament.
Moravian University
8-3-6, 3-1-4
1
Juniata College
8-6-3, 2-5-1
0
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
|
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Stats
Scoring Summary
2nd
- 80:40 -
Sydney DeFranco
(Moravian University)
Game Leaders
Juniata College
G:
N/A
A:
N/A
Sh:
2 Players
(#26,
#31)
- 1
Sv:
Sarah Betts
- 4
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Moravian University | Juniata College |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 9 (5) | 2 (0) |
| Saves | 0 | 4 |
| Fouls | 4 | 4 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 1 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
HUNTINGDON, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's soccer team scored in the 81st minute to earn a 1-0 victory at Juniata College Saturday afternoon as the Greyhounds clinched a berth in the 2024 Landmark Conference Tournament.
How It Happened
- The squads played a scoreless first half with the Hounds holding a 5-0 advantage in shots and a 1-0 edge in corner kicks
- Moravian broke onto the scoreboard in the 81st minute when senior midfielder Sydney DeFranco put a pass from junior forward Elliot Rupp
- The victory clinches a spot in the Landmark Conference Tournament First Round on Tuesday, November 5 versus an opponent to be determined after next weekend's final weekend of the regular season
Inside the Numbers
- DeFanco's goal is her first of the season and the fifth of her career while Rupp earned her first career assist
- Graduate student keeper Riley Spingler did not face a shot on goal as she posted her ninth shutout of the year
- The Blue & Grey recorded a 9-2 advantage in shots and a 2-1 edge in corner kicks
Up Next for the Greyhounds
- Saturday, November 2 vs. The University of Scranton, 1:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 5 in 2024 Landmark Conference Tournament First Round vs. TBA at site TBD
