Slippery Rock University Athletics

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Slippery Rock University women's soccer team clinched its spot in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Tournament after a 4-0 victory against Seton Hill University Wednesday at James Egli Field.

With the result, Slippery Rock took sole possession of first place the PSAC West with a 10-1-1 record inside the division and 11-2-1 overall with the win, while Seton Hill fell to 5-6-4 overall and 5-4-4 in the PSAC West with the loss.

Abby Paterline and Lilia Battalini each scored their fifth goal of the season, tying Sophia Palermo for the team lead. Gianna Revetta scored her second of the season, while Bella Gianfrancesco scored her first career goal.

Eden Williams earned two assists, bringing her season total up to four, while Bailey McGee picked up her team-leading fifth assist of the season. Lindsey Price added one assist as well for The Rock.

Jilly Deivert led all players with five shots and four shots on goal. Palermo (2), Revetta (2) and Peyton Los (2) also took multiple shots for SRU.

Leah Allman picked up her 11^th win of the season and the 43^rd of her career after the goalkeeper was not forced to make a save in 62 minutes of action, while Allie Burkholder played the final 28 minutes in goal.

Slippery Rock opened the scoring early as its took a 1-0 after Paterline connected with the header off the cross from McGee on the corner kick in the fifth minute.

The Rock doubled their advantage in the 31^st minute when Gianfrancesco jumped on a loose ball at the top of box and took a shot that deflected off a Seton Hill defender before finding the back of the net.

Coming out of halftime, Slippery Rock wasted no time adding two more goals. In the 48^th minute, Revetta took a long-range shot from outside the box that made its way into the top right corner, before Battalini tapped home a cross on the far post in the 51^st minute.

Williams grabbed both of her assists, along with Price on Slippery Rock's final two goals.

The Rock saw out the final 39 minutes to claim the 4-0 victory.

SRU ended the game with advantages in shots (25-1), shots on goal (13-0) and corner kicks (11-0).

Prior to the games start, Slippery Rock head coach Noreen Herlihy presented flowers to players from both teams whose families have been impacted by breast cancer, as the contest was Slippery Rock's Breast Cancer Awareness Game. 

Slippery Rock heads to California (Pa.) for a PSAC West matchup against the Vulcans 1 p.m. Saturday at the Phillipsburg Soccer Facility. Earlier this season, Slippery Rock took down Cal, 6-2, Sept. 23 at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium.






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