THE RUNDOWN
Final Score: Gannon 2, at Clarion 1
Records: Gannon (11-0, 10-0 PSAC), Clarion (3-8-1, 3-6-1 PSAC)
Location: Clarion ,Pa.
The Short Story: The Gannon women's soccer team held off Clarion 2-1 Wednesday night in Clarion, Pa. The Lady Knights remained undefeated at 11-0 and 10- in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) with the victory.

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HOW IT HAPPENED

• Gannon wasted no time getting on the board, as senior Sammy Valloud (Erie, Pa./McDowell) found the back of the net in the first minute of action.
• The Lady Knights held on for the 1-0 lead going into the half as Clarion was only able to get two shots on goal in the first half.
• Clarion opened the second half with a goal from Alissa Spencer, as she tied the match at 1-1 the 52nd minute mark.
• Gannon wasted no time responding to the Bald Eagles goal in the 61st minute. After two attempts from Ally Sharpe (Holley, N.Y. / Brockport) and Kaitlyn Kissell (Erie, Pa./Villa Maria Academy) it would be Valloud who lifted the tie, recording her second goal of the match, taking a pass from Kissell and finding the back of the net and taking the 2-1 advantage.
• Clarions had three other opportunities to tie the game back up but were unable to capitalize as Gannon secured a 2-1 victory.

GAME NOTES

• Gannon is ranked No. 1 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Top 25 Polls, the ranking is the first in the program's 29-year history. The Lady Knights have been tabbed No. 1 in the last four NSCAA Atlantic regional rankings.
• The Lady Knights have surpassed last seasons victory total in only 11 matches.
• Gannon has allowed one goal or less during every match and has netted multiple goals in a match nine times.
• Gannon out-shot Clarion 32-6, including a 15-2 edge during the opening 45 minutes.
• The Lady Knights also topped the Bald Eagles in corner kicks (8-2).
• Valloud's two goals in the match mark a season-high.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

• Gannon is off to a 11-0 start for the first time in the program's 29-year history.
• Differ tied Maggie Brinkman (2008-12) for sixth place all-time at Gannon with her 16th career victory in goal.
• Gannon has surpassed last season's victory total at the halfway mark of the campaign.

UP NEXT

• Gannon begins a three-match home stand starting Saturday, October 10 against Mansfield.
• Game time is scheduled for 2 p.m.
• Prior to the start of the match, the Lady Knights will honor their seniors.
• Gannon leads the all-time series against Mansfiled 4-1; the Lady Knights defeated Mansfield 1-0 in overtime last year in Erie, Pa. 

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