Sept. 21, 2007

Second Half Rally by Guins Not Enough in 3-2 Overtime loss to IUPUI

   Youngstown -- Lauren Brennan led the Penguins in the second half with two goals to tie the game but a score by IUPUI's Leslie Welker gave the Jaguars the 3-2 win in overtime at Stambaugh Stadium. With the loss the Penguins fall to 1-7.

    Mary Beth McMillian put IUPUI's  first goal of the afternoon on the board at 33 minutes into the game. Just two minutes later Sherry Levack added to the the Jaguars lead on a header shot making the score 2-0 at half time. Jordan Gapczynski took four shots for YSU in the first half while Lauren Brennan attempted one that was saved by goalkeeper Jamie Farrell.

    The Penguins came out strong offensively in the second half with a goal by Brennan at just over a minute into play. The goal marked Brennan's sixth goal of the season and cut the scoring deficit to just one point. YSU maintained possession of the ball allowing Brennan to net her second goal of the night with the assist from Jordan Gapczynski to tie the game 2-2.

    IUPUI had nine more opportunities to score but each was stopped by the Penguins defense. Jodi Bowlen attempted the last shot in hopes of giving YSU the win but it  was wide right of the net.   

    Leslie Walker took the first shot of overtime that was quickly saved by Bodzioney. Another shot was also stopped by Bodzioney before an injury forced her out the game. Midfielder Mariah Snyder stepped in to play goalkeeper for the first time, but a shot on the fast break by Welker slipped through Snyder's hands. IUPUI picked up its first win for the season in the 3-2 victory over YSU.

    The Penguins will play again at home on Sunday as they take on Bowling Green at 1 p.m.