THE RUNDOWN
Final Score: Gannon 1 , Clarion 0
Records: Gannon 2-1-0), Clarion (0-2-0)
Location: McConnell Family Stadium | Erie, Pa.
The Short Story: Kayla Bevacqua (Welland, Ontario/Notre Dame) registered her second game-winning goal of the season as she led the Golden Knights to a 1-0 victory over Clarion on Sunday afternoon.
GAMEDAY MEDIA CENTER
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Golden Knights nearly opened scoring in the fourth minute with a shot by senior Taylor Lewis (Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek) but was denied by keeper Brynn Markley to keep an even score. Gannon proceeded to put pressure on Clarion's defense as the Golden Knights outshot the Golden Eagles 9-1 but were unable to take hold of a lead.
- Clarion's best look came in the 41st minute with their only shot of the half by Macy McCarthy but was saved by freshman keeper Morgan Sinan (Cranberry Twp., Pa./Seneca Valley) to keep the match scoreless.
- In the 57th-minute, Laurel Prokopchak (Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek) found Kayla Bevacqua (Welland, Ontario/Notre Dame) on the right side for the senior to beat the keeper to give Gannon the go ahead 1-0 lead.
- Gannon looked add to the board with back-to-back attempts by Lewis and Megan McCartney (Chicora, Pa./Karns City) but each were saved by Alexandra Velez.
GAME NOTES
- Gannon recorded 23 shots against the Golden Eagles landing eight on frame led by Lewis with seven while Bevacqua posted five.
- Bevacqua now leads the team with two goals on the season as she recorded her ninth career score.
- Sinan and Jordan August (Morgantown, W. Va./Morgantown) each earned time between the post as Sinan recorded the only save.
UP NEXT
- The Golden Knight's continue their home slate with a cross-town rival matchup with Mercyhurst on Wednesday with kickoff scheduled for 5 p.m. at McConnell Family Stadium.