In a battle between the top women's soccer teams in the PSAC West, No. 6 Gannon seized control early and never looked back, blanking Slippery Rock 3-0 on Wednesday evening.
Ella Fadale (Brockport, N.Y./Brockport) scored twice in the opening half to highlight the attack, while
Maddie Miller (Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny) netted her first collegiate goal.
The Golden Knights improved to 8-0 overall and 5-0 in league play, while recording their fifth team shutout through eight games.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: Gannon 3, Slippery Rock 0
Records: Gannon (8-0-0, 5-0-0 PSAC West), Slippery Rock (4-3-0, 4-1-0 PSAC West)
Location: McConnell Family Stadium – Erie, Pa.
Date: Oct. 1, 2025
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Fadale Strikes Twice: Scored her fourth career multi-goal performance, finding the net in the 9th and 37th minutes.
- First Collegiate Goal: Maddie Miller (Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny) found the back of the net in the 27th minute, capping the best offensive half of her young career.
- Respecki Keeps Rolling: Brooklyn Respecki (McKean, Pa./General McLane) handed out two assists, extending her point streak to five straight contests.
- Dominant on the Stat Sheet: Gannon outshot Slippery Rock 22-5, including a 9-1 margin in shots on goal.
- Defensive Milestone: Morgan Sinan (Cranberry Twp., Pa./Seneca Valley) made one save to post her second individual shutout, as the Golden Knights secured their fifth team clean sheet of the season.
- Season Trends: Through eight matches, Gannon has conceded only three goals all year while outshooting opponents by an overwhelming 205–30 margin.
Up Next
No. 6 Gannon returns home for another marquee PSAC West matchup on Saturday, Oct. 4, hosting Indiana (Pa.) at McConnell Family Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m.
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