Oct. 14, 2007

Penguins Six Shots on Goal Not Enough in 2-0 loss to Cleveland State

    Youngstown -- The Youngstown State soccer team (1-12-1, 0-3 Horizon League) dropped Friday afternoon's match to league opponent Cleveland State (4-10, 1-3) 2-0.  Lauren Brennan, Jordan Gapczynski, Amanda Polles and Alex Lee all attempted shots on goal for the Penguins.
     Jennifer Wieand gave the Vikings the lead early in the contest with her goal at 12:32 into play. Forward Tara Morey attempted the first shot for Penguins that was high. Morey also had a header before the half that was also high. Tessa Brookman and Lauren Brennan each made shots that were wide as well.

    The Penguins tied Cleveland State with 6 shots in the first half and came back in the second to outshoot the Vikings 12 to 6.

    The Penguins defense held CSU until the 61 minute marker when Wieand netted her second goal of the night with the assist from Marley Greiner.  Wieand's goals secured the Vikings win making the final score 2-0.

    Goalkeeper Caitlin Bodioney finished with 5 saves while Cleveland State's goalkeeper collected 6.

    The Penguins will be back in action again on Sunday as they take on Wright State at 1 p.m. at Stambaugh Stadium.