Kutztown University Athletics

KUTZTOWN, Pa. – Seniors Corinne Morgan (Port Republic, N.J./Cedar Creek) and Maura Day (Huntingdon Valley, Pa./Abington) powered No. 4 Kutztown University women's soccer to a 3-0 victory over Edinboro in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Quarterfinals Tuesday night at Keystone field.
 
The Golden Bears struck first 13 minutes into the match when Morgan found the back of the net off an assist from Carly Louey (Hanover, Pa./South Western) to give Kutztown an early 1-0 advantage. KU controlled the remainder of the first half, limiting the Fighting Scots to one shot to carry its lead into the break.
 
Kutztown extended its advantage in the second half when Day converted a penalty kick in the 50th minute to make it 2-0. Day wasn't finished, adding her second goal of the night in the 75th minute after dribbling through the Edinboro defense and firing a shot from 10 yards out to seal the 3-0 victory.
 
The maroon and gold dominated possession and offensive opportunities throughout the match, outshooting Edinboro 35 shots (18 on goal) to 4 shots (2 on goal). Kutztown held a commanding 16-0 edge in corner kicks while its defense kept the Fighting Scots off the scoreboard.
 
With the quarterfinal victory, the Golden Bears extended their winning streak to nine games, improving to 16-1-2 overall and 12-1-1 in conference play. While recording the third consecutive shutout for KU and the 12th of the season.

Kutztown now turns its attention to the PSAC Semifinals, traveling to Slippery Rock to take on second-seed Gannon on Friday, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m.  
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