WEST CHESTER, Pa. – Fr., M
Brittaney Reffit (Calvert County, Md. / Northern) netted the game winner this afternoon, leading the Golden Rams to a 1-0 victory over visiting IUP (Pa.) (12-5-0, 11-5-0 PSAC) inside Rockwell Field.
The win allowed West Chester (14-2-1, 14-2-0 PSAC) to claim the top spot in the Pennsylvania State Athletic State (PSAC) standings on Senior Day.
How it Happened
- Jr., D Julia Kirkpatrick (Brick, N.J. / Brick Twp.) fired off a shot that IUP's goalkeeper saved, but Reffit was in the right at the right time. She knocked in the goal inside the box right before half at 44:19.
- That was enough to hold off IUP as senior goalkeeper McKenna Mullin (Langhorne, Pa./Neshaminy) received the win by making a pair of saves. This marked Mullin's fifth shutout of the season.
Inside the Numbers
- The Golden Rams managed a 16-3 advantage in shots in addition to shots on goal at 10-2.
- IUP's Makenzie WItzel registered nine saves, but allowed the one goal to Reffit.
- West Chester held a 9-2 edge in corner kicks as well.
Notes
West Chester finishes in first in the PSAC standings after the victory. They produced 42 points, while Kutztown was second at 40 points.
Up Next
The PSAC Quarterfinals is up next for the Golden Rams, which takes place on Tuesday, October 31st at Rockwell Field. The Golden Rams take on Bloomsburg with the match set for a 1:00 p.m. start.
