WASHINGTON, Pa. — Host Washington & Jefferson College defeated Marietta College 1-0 in non-conference women's soccer action Wednesday (Sept. 22) night. [Box Score]

Wednesday's outcome marked the sixth time in the first eight games that the fate of the Pioneers was determined by a single goal. Marietta, who fell to 2-6 overall, is 2-4 in those games. The Presidents, who improved to 4-4, captured their first one-goal victory in four chances this season.

Washington & Jefferson out shot Marietta 6-3 overall and held a 4-2 advantage in shots on goal.

Junior midfielder Cara Nuss (Dayton/Carroll) and sophomore midfielder Erin Panczyk (Twinsburg/Twinsburg) both had scoring opportunities in the first half but were denied by the President keeper. The Pioneers were then held without a shot on goal in the final 45 minutes.

Washington & Jefferson scored on its sixth and final shot of the night. Holly Shipley sent a low cross to teammate Marissa Pattison in front of the goal and Pattison chipped the ball into the back of the net for the game-winner in the 70th minute.

Freshman Kaitlyn Pearse (Galena/Olentangy Orange) finished with three saves in the loss.

The Pioneers are back in action Saturday (Sept. 25) afternoon when they host Geneva College on Youth Day. Kickoff is slated for 2 p.m. For more information on Youth Day visit HERE.