Brennan Ties School Record in Penguins' 5-1 Victory Over Howard

    Youngstown -- Freshman Lauren Brennan tied the school's record for most goals in a game with four in the final match of the Penguin Classic on Sunday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Brennan shares the honor with Kim Jugenheimer, who established the record in 2003 against Delaware State. Brennan also broke the school's record for most points in a game with nine. The 5-1 win over Howard marks the Penguins first victory of the season.
    Jordan Gapczynski put the Penguins' first point of the afternoon on the board at 23 minutes into the game. Brennan assisted Gapczynski on her first goal of the season. All three of Gapczynkski's points for the game were on goal.

    Brennan scored her first two goals of the first half within less than a minute of each other. Carrie Wack was credited with the assist on the first goal. Brennan tallied her second goal on a fast break down the field.

    YSU's defense held the Bison to just three shots in the first half, only one of which was on goal.

    Howard's Briana Gamble fired three quick shots in attempt to even the score early in the second half. Each shot was saved by goalkeeper Caitlin Bodzioney.

    Brennan netted her third goal of the afternoon giving the Guins the 4-0 advantage over Howard. Less than five minutes later, senior Tessa Brookman's pass led to Brennan's record-tying fourth goal of the game.

    The Penguins only gave up one goal to Howard at 77:54 into the match.

    YSU tied Howard with 18 shots and outnumbered the Bison with shots on goal 14 to eight.

    For the game, Nina Pannoni, Carrie Wack and Jenna Fink all finished with two shots. Brookman and Taylor Pickens each had one shot while Amanda Polles and Erin Gimour both finished with one shot on goal.

    Head Coach Anthony James said that team fought hard throughout the entire game.

    "I was excited to see how well Lauren did in this weekend," said James.  "I was also glad that our team got our first win at home. I feel that we will be able to go into our next game with confidence."

    The soccer team travels to Kent State to face Golden Flashes on Wednesday at 4 p.m.