Oct. 21, 2007

Penguins Fall to Ramblers, 3-0

    Youngstown -- The Youngstown State soccer team (1-15-1, 0-4 Horizon League) lost to league opponent Loyola (11-7, 6-1) on Sunday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Natalie Brady and Jordan Gapczynski each attempted a shot on goal for YSU. In the end, the Penguins could not stop the Ramblers' offense as they dropped the game 3-0.
    Goalkeeper Caitlin Bodzioney stopped nine of Loyola's scoring attempts in the first half. The defense also helped to keep the game scoreless until the 40 minute mark. Cynthia Morote-Ariza knocked the ball in with assist from Lauren Gerbick and Maggie Doe. The Rambers fired back just three minutes later with the second goal of the afternoon. Nikki Staton rebounded her own shot off the post giving her team the 2-0 lead just before the half.

    Morte-Ariza helped to set up the Ramblers third goal with her corner kick to Julie Kenkel inside the box. Kenkel quickly headed the ball in to give Loyola the 3-0 win.

    Gapczynski attempted the Guins final shot  that was saved by Colleen Dougherty with four minutes left in the game. Gapczynski finished the afternoon with five shots. Lauren Brennan attempted two shots while Caitlin Lee had on shot.

    The Penguins will play in the final home game of the season on Friday at 6:30 against Butler. Seniors Tessa Brookman, Britta Snowberger, Joy Hollencamp and Christi Williams will also be honored following the match.