WEST CHESTER, Pa. – No. 7 West Chester (13-6) topped Bloomsburg (10-9) in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) tournament quarterfinal this afternoon by a final score of 1-0. The victory inside Vonnie Gros Field means the Golden Rams advance to the semifinals on Friday at Shippensburg.
How it Happened
- So., M Caitlin Kelly (Coatesville, Pa. / Bishop Shanahan) tallied the first goal of the match at the 10:47, giving West Chester an early 1-0 advantage.
- The reverse shot from the top of circle proved to be the game winner for the Golden Rams.
- That lone goal was enough for junior goalkeeper Marissa Elizardo (North Wales, Pa./North Penn), who shutout the Huskies in the quarterfinal.
- Elizardo blanked Bloomsburg, providing three saves in the cage. This was her fourth shutout of the season for the Golden Rams.
Inside the Numbers
- West Chester held a 17-4 edge in shots and shots on goal at 8-3.
- The Golden Rams managed a 9-5 advantage in corners as well.
- Bloomsburg's goalkeeper Dana Sheply was spectacular for the Huskies with seven saves and only one goal allowed. Six of those saves happened to be in the second half.
Up Next
West Chester advances to the PSAC semifinals, where they are set to face top seeded Shippensburg. The match will be played at Shippensburg with action starting at 1 p.m.
