Kutztown University Athletics

KUTZTOWN, Pa. – The second-seeded and No. 20-ranked Kutztown University women's soccer opened its NCAA Division II Championship Tournament run with a 2-0 victory over seventh-seeded Point Park at Keystone field on Friday afternoon.
 
The Golden Bears struck early, finding the back of the net in the 16th minute. Alyssa Galayda (Jackson, N.J./Jackson Liberty) headed home a cross from Giavanna Marciano (Trappe, Pa./Perkiomen Valley) for her second goal of the season to give Kutztown the 1-0 advantage.
 
Kutztown added an insurance goal in the second half at the 72nd minute. Senior defender Maura Day (Huntingdon Valley, Pa./Abington) put a shot from the left side of the 18-yard box into the upper-right corner, with the assist from Emma Gonzalez (Pottstown, Pa./Pottsgrove).
 
The Maroon and Gold defense kept Point Park off the scoreboard, limiting the Pioneers to three shots (two on goal). Morgan O'Donnell (West Chester, Pa./Bayard Rustin) made two saves to help secure the shutout, for her ninth of the season.
 
Kutztown finished with 17 shots (six on goal), including a 3-1 edge in corner kicks. With the 2-0 victory, Kutztown improves to 17-2-2 overall and advances to the second round of the NCAA tournament.
 
The Golden Bears return to Keystone field on Sunday, Nov. 15, to host third-seed West Chester, with kickoff set for 3 p.m.
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