DALLAS, Pa. – The Stevens Institute of Technology women's soccer team conceded an early goal and could not equalize in a 1-0 defeat in Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom action Saturday at Misericordia.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Stevens (4-3-6) goalkeeper Kenny Donley made two nice saves early on, stopping a 3^rd minute volley off a cross and a 7^th minute breakaway opportunity, while Abby Davis had a shot blocked in the 10^th. In the 14^th, the Cougars broke through after the Ducks failed to clear.

In the 33^rd minute, Sophia Murphy let fly with one from distance, but the effort found the hands of Cougars' keeper Lauren Mondor; that was the final on-target effort for either side in the first half.

In the 53^rd minute, the Cougars hit the crossbar, then headed the rebound just high with the first two shots of the half for either side.

Two minutes later, Luciana Rodrigues played a ball into the box for Lauren Alley, but the ball rolled mere inches in front of a sliding effort from the senior.

In the 59^th, Donley made arguably her finest save of the day, denying a left-footed tap with her feet at the top of the six-yard box; the senior added her final save of the day in the 77^th.

The Ducks put forth a strong effort, but could not break through a Misericordia (9-2-1, 2-0) defense that had allowed just seven goals in 11 matches entering Saturday.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Isabelle Knott started for just the second time and played the full 90 for the first time this season
• Donley finished with five saves, establishing a new single-season career best with 40
• Molly McCann returned to the lineup after missing the last two matches and played the full 90 for the seventh time this season, tops among all field players

UP NEXT
MAC Freedom play continues for the Ducks next Saturday at 2:00 against Arcadia from DeBaun Athletic Complex.

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