YSUsports.com - Penguins Drop Classic Opener 2-1 to Albany

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Sept. 14, 2007
Soccer: Penguins Drop Classic Opener 2-1 to Albany
    Youngstown -Carrie Wack scored her first goal of the season in the opening night of the of the Penguin Classic at Stambaugh Stadium. The Penguins battled through heavy rains and even had a lightening delay in the close match-up against Albany. In the end, a penalty kick and a goal early in the second half gave the Great Danes the 2-1 advantage over YSU.
    Both teams played strong defensively in the first half. The 'Guins only gave up one score off a penalty kick from Teresa Boring at 35 minutes into play. Albany allowed YSU to take just three shots in the first 45 minutes. Freshmen Lauren Brennan and Taylor Pickens were credited with the shots.
    At the end of half time, both teams had to endure a 45 minute lightening delay before the start of the second period.

Albany proved ready to play after the extended time by scoring its second goal of the night just 57 seconds into play. Boring scored the unassisted goal off of a fast break.

YSU rallied its offensive efforts and took charge of scoring opportunities. Wack drove the ball out of Penguin territory past several Albany defenders to net YSU's first goal of the night making the score 2-1.

    Youngstown State continued to stop Albany's scoring attempts for the remainder of the night to keep the game within one point. Goalkeeper Caitlin Bodzioney finished with 9 saves for the evening.
    In other Penguin Classic action on Friday, Indiana State defeated Howard 4-1.
    The tournament concludes on Sunday when Indiana State and Albany square off at 11 a.m. while Howard and Youngstown State play the later match at 1 p.m.