KUTZTOWN, Pa. – The No. 4 Kutztown University women's soccer delivered its highest-scoring performance of the season, defeating Lackawanna, 9-0. The Golden Bears scored five goals in the first half and added four more in the second to secure the shutout victory.
Kutztown wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, as
Carly Louey (Hanover, Pa./South Western) opened the scoring in the 10th minute off an assist from
Maura Day (Huntingdon Valley, Pa./Abington). Louey struck again four minutes later, finishing a pass from
Corinne Morgan (Port Republic, N.J./Cedar Creek) for the early advantage.
The Maroon and Gold continued their offensive surge with Morgan scoring off an assist from Louey at the 16th minute.
Alyssa Galayda (Jackson, N.J./Jackson Liberty) followed with her first goal of the season at 18:29 with Day recording her second assist of the game.
Sarah Bronico (Phillipsburg, N.J./Phillipsburg) capped the first half, scoring in the 30th minute with an assist from
Sarah Erb (Flemington, N.J./Hunterdon Central) for the 5-0 lead at halftime.
The Golden Bears carried their momentum 2 minutes into the second half, as Morgan scored her second goal with another assist from Louey.
Emma Gonzalez (Pottstown, Pa./Pottsgrove) added to the total in the 57th minute with an unassisted goal.
KU continued to push till the final whistle, adding two late goals.
Allison Moss (Rochester, N.Y./Spencerport) scored at the 82nd minute off an assist from Bronico, followed by
Cassidy Jeffries (Cochranville, Pa./Octorara) a minute later to secure the 9-0 shutout victory. Milestone moments for freshman Moss and Jeffries for their first collegiate goals.
The win improved the Golden Bears to 11-1-2 overall and extended their defensive streak to three consecutive shutouts.
Kutztown looks to avenge its only loss of the season against Bloomsburg on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Keystone Field. Kickoff is set for noon.
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