SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The No. 4 Kutztown University Women's soccer Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) championship run came to end with a 2-1 loss to Gannon in the semifinal round, Friday morning.
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Gannon opened the scoring in the 20th minute, But Kutztown quickly responded as
Giavanna Marciano (Trappe, Pa./Perkiomen Valley) scored her seventh goal of the season a minute later to even the match at 1-1.
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Both teams remained tied to the end of the first half, before Gannon came out in the second half and scored the game-winner in the 63rd minute to take a 2-1 lead.
The Golden Bears looked to find an equalizer but were unable to get another goal past the Golden Knights' defense.
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KU finished with nine shots, including four on goal, and held a 9-8 advantage in corner kicks. Goalkeeper
Morgan O'Donnell (West Chester, Pa./Bayard Rustin) recorded a six save game.
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Kutztown' season is expected to continue into the NCAA DII Women's Soccer Tournament beginning next weekend. The Golden Bears will wait to see their seeding in the NCAA selection show on Monday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. on NCAA.com.
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