SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The 23
rd ranked Slippery Rock University women's soccer team fell in overtime, 1-0, to Gannon University in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championship Game Sunday at James Egli Field.
Brooklyn Respecki scored in the game-winner for Gannon just four minutes into overtime to give the Golden Knights their first PSAC Championship.
With the result, Slippery Rock suffered its first defeat in the last 12 games and moved to 15-3-3 overall on the season. Gannon extended its unbeaten streak to 18 games and improved to 16-2-3 in 2026.
Lilia Battalini and
Peyton Los each took two shots to lead Slippery Rock as
Bella Gianfrancesco,
Jilly Deivert,
Bailey McGee,
Jordyn Constable,
Libby Earley and
Molly Interthal each took one shot for SRU.
Leah Allman made four saves in goal for Slippery Rock, increasing her career total to 231 career saves.
Gannon started the game with six corner kicks and four shots in the games first 25 minutes.
After propelling the pressure from Gannon, Slippery Rock got on the front foot with four shots in the final 20 minutes of the half, with neither side creating a real scoring opportunity.
The intensity picked up in the second half, as double the amount of fouls were committed in the second frame.
Lindsey Price and Olivia Dixon picked up dueling yellow cards before a corner kick in the 82
nd minute.
Each team launched six shots in the second half, but neither side was able to find the back of the net, sending the game into overtime, the second consecutive matchup for Slippery Rock to need extra time.
The Golden Knights began the overtime period with immediate pressure, earning two corner kicks in the first three minutes. The moment eventually came for Gannon as Respecki had her first shot blocked but took the rebound and sent home a shot from just inside of the box on the second attempt, giving Gannon the 1-0 victory.
Slippery Rock ended the game with an advantage in saves (5-2), while Gannon had more shots (15-10) and shots on goal (6-2).
The Rock will await their NCAA Tournament fate when the NCAA Selection Show airs on NCAA.com 7 p.m. Nov. 9. To watch the selection show click
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