WAYNESBURG, Pa. – The Marietta College women's soccer team was in action today as they were defeated by Waynesburg University, 2-1.
Head Coach
Tracy Blasius said, "We are disappointed in the result, but we are continuing to build towards playing a full 90 minutes".
The Yellow Jackets grabbed an early lead, as they scored a goal in the 17th minute of the match. Marietta responded seven minutes later in the 23rd minute to tie the game at 1-1.
Kayla Tomlin (Sardinia, Ohio/Eastern) found the back of the net for the Pioneers, as she chipped the goalie from 25 yards out. The teams entered the intermission deadlocked at 1-1.
Waynesburg regained a one goal advantage in the 54th minute of the game. Marietta battled until the end, but fell 2-1.
Katie Conkle (Toledo, Ohio/Whitmer) was in net for the Pioneers as she faced nine shots, six of which were on goal, and made four saves.
The Pioneers out shot the Yellow Jackets 20-9, and won the corner kick battle, 4-1.
Marietta will return to the field Saturday (Sep. 8th) when they travel to take on St. John Fisher, with the game set to kick off at 11 a.m.
Fans can follow all of the Pioneer teams all year long at pioneers.marietta.edu. You can also follow the Pioneers on Facebook at facebook.com/MariettaCollege and @MariettaPioneer on Twitter and Instagram.
