RELEASE DATE: 8/31/06

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mounties Drop Home Opener 2-0

The Mountaineer soccer team dropped their home opener Thursday afternoon, falling 2-0 in a PSAC East matchup against Shippensburg University.

Both squads appeared to be evenly matched through the first half before Shippensburg got on the board in the 33rd minute with a goal by Brittany Martin to put the Red Raiders up 1-0 going into the half. "We didn't play poorly in the first half," said coach Dempsey. "We just couldn't convert on our opportunities."

Mansfield's best scoring opportunity came in the second half when Anita Valerio drove to the far post before attempting a sliding shot from 7 feet out. Valerio's attempt was blocked by a Shippensburg defender. "We just didn't create enough opportunities to score in the second half," said Dempsey.

Shippensburg added one more goal in the 62nd minute on a shot by Kristen McGoldrick to put the Red Raiders on top for good.

Mountaineer goal keeper Justine Segear is improving with every game. Segear recorded 7 saves while allowing two goals. Shippensburg tallied a 16-5 advantage on shots and a 7-3 advantage on corner kicks.

Mansfield moves to 0-3 overall on the season with a 0-2 start to the PSAC East schedule. Shippensburg is now 2-1 overall and 1-1 in the PSAC East.

The Mountaineers are back in action Saturday. September 2nd, at home against Bloomfield College. Game time is scheduled for 1:30pm at the soccer field.

Soccer Game Summary (Final)
SHIPPENSBURG vs MANSFIELD (Aug 31, 2006 at Mansfield)

SHIPPENSBURG (2-1 (1-1)) vs. MANSFIELD (0-3 (0-2))
Date: Aug 31, 2006 Attendance: 117
Weather: Sunny 70

Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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SHIP-W.............. 1 1 - 2
MANS-W.............. 0 0 - 0

SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 33:22 SHIP-W Brittany Martin (unassisted)
2. 61:50 SHIP-W Kristen McGoldrick (Rachael Jeffrey)

Shots: SHIP-W 16, MANS-W 5
Saves: SHIP-W 2 (Bethany Long 2), MANS-W 7 (Justine Segear 7)

 

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