Sept. 17, 2006

Penguins Second Half Rally Leads to 3-2 Victory over The Citadel

    Charleston, S.C. -- The Youngstown State soccer team concluded the Citadel Adidas Soccer Classic knocking off the Bulldogs, 3-2, with two late goals on Sunday afternoon at WLI field in Charleston, S.C. Junior Christi Williams scored her first career goal for the Penguins as well as the game winning score. With the win the Penguins improve to 2-6.
    YSU scored just four minutes into the game off a cross from Williams to freshman Jodi Bowlen marking her first goal for the season. Citadel freshman Rachelle Ornelas evened the scored up 14 minutes later on an unassisted goal that went into the upper right corner of the net.
     The Penguins defense helped keep the score tied until the 53:37 mark as senior Holli Knox headed the ball in the net off a corner kick putting the Bulldogs up 2-1.
   YSU's offense was fired up and pressed into Bulldog territory at 74 minutes of play. Freshman Jordan Gapczynski capitalized on a pass from Carrie Wack to tie the game at 2-2.
    The 'Guins then went for the win four minutes later. Williams sealed the fate of the Bulldogs off a pass from Jodi Bowlen giving YSU the one-goal victory.
      YSU outshot The Citadel 17 to 15 while Caitlin Bodzioney was credited with seven saves.
    Freshmen Bodzioney and Bowlen were also named to the Citadel Adidas Classic All-tournament team for their efforts in the weekend match-ups. Sophomores Alex Lee and Keeley Rice received honors as well.

   Head Coach Anthony James said he was very pleased with the YSU's diligent effort late in the game.
    "The team could have easily given up in the second half, but they came from behind for the win," James said.

    The Penguins will play again on September 29 at home against Valparaiso at 4 p.m..