Sept. 15, 2006

YSU Drops Close Match to Francis Marion, Gapzynski Credited Second Goal

    Charleston, S.C. -- The Youngstown State women's soccer team opened the first day of play in the Citadel Adidas Soccer Classic in Charleston, S.C. YSU (1-6) lost in the first round of the invitational to Francis Marion (3-3) with a score of 2-1 while freshman Jordan Gapczynski made her second career goal.
    YSU's defense came out strong in the first half stopping all six of the Patriots shots.
     Head Coach Anthony James said that the heat was a major factor in the game.
    "They were on our heels the whole first half", said James. "It was also 82 degrees and we just needed to settle down and make some adjustments for the second half."
  Francis Marion came out with two quick goals in the beginning of the second period. Junior Ashley Fortune's score came just 36 seconds into the second half off the assist from freshman Angela Salem. Salem followed with the Patriots second goal at 52:48 into the game. Freshman Kirby Senard was credited with the assist.
     The Penguins still kept the momentum going totaling 13 shots for the game. Freshman Jodi Bowlen had a total of 3 shots for the 'Guins while Jordan Gapczynski had five.
    It was also Gapczynski late rebound shot on goal that put the Penguins on the board at the 82nd minute of play. The Penguins continued to fight to the last minute as Gapczynski made a shot that was wide in the 84th minute as well a high shot in the 85th minute.
    James also added that they two teams were very evenly matched.

    "We finished the game strong and really dominated the second half in shots," said James.
    YSU goalkeeper Caitlin Bodzioney finished  the game strong with seven saves while Francis Marion goalie Jacque Sutphin had four.

    The Penguins will be back in action in the Citadel Adidas Soccer Classic as they play The Citadel on Sunday at 11 a.m.