BRYN ATHYN, Pa. - The Bryn Athyn College women's soccer team fought tooth and nail with Cedar Crest in a pivotal CSAC match before eventually losing 3-2.
Inside the Box Score
- Ashley Rivera spearheaded the Lions' attack with two goals and eight shots
- Kira Bradley logged five shots of her own
- Chloe Munyon recorded nine saves while battling through injury
- Cedar Crest got two of their goals from Abril Riley
- Bryn Athyn was outshot 22-15 (12-6 on goal)
How it Happened
- The match was an instant classic. Both teams jockeyed for control all night, with just a few slip-ups being the difference.
- The Falcons' second goal, a penalty kick goal to put them up 2-0 going into halftime, was a controversial call that set the tone for the rest of the evening
- Bryn Athyn played the final 27 minutes shorthanded: Lanae Wilson-Mattison (63rd minute) and Kira Bradley (81st) each received two yellow cards, which was cause for ejection.
- A late push by the Lions resulted in an eleventh-hour goal by Rivera, but it ultimately was not enough.
Notes
- Bryn Athyn falls to 6-2-1 on the year, 2-1-0 in CSAC play
- Cedar Crest improves to 6-3-2, 3-0-1 in CSAC
Up Next
Bryn Athyn hosts Valley Forge on Wednesday, October 12 at General Ronald K. Nelson Field at 7 pm