Endler
1
Adelphi Adelph (7-3-0, 3-1-0)
5
Winner Gannon GANN (11-0-1, 7-0-1)
Adelphi Adelph
(7-3-0, 3-1-0)
1
Final
5
Gannon GANN
(11-0-1, 7-0-1)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Adelphi Adelph 1 0 1
Gannon GANN 3 2 5

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | Taylor Brown, Associate Director of Sports Information & Media Relations

No. 7 Women's Soccer Tops No. 24 Adelphi for First Time in Program History

The No. 7 Gannon Women's Soccer team delivered a statement win on Wednesday afternoon, rolling past No. 24 Adelphi 5–1 at McConnell Family Stadium in a matchup between nationally ranked programs and two teams that could potentially see each other again in the 2025 NCAA National Tournament.

The Golden Knights erupted for four first-half goals en route to their first-ever victory over the Panthers, snapping a five-match skid in the all-time series and remaining unbeaten at home.

The two programs last met in the 2023 NCAA Division II Championship Quarterfinals, when Adelphi edged Gannon 1–0 in the 86th minute to end the Knights' historic postseason run.

This time, head coach Colin Petersen's defense flipped the script, holding Adelphi to just eight total shots and a single goal while controlling nearly every phase of play.

The win improved Gannon to 11-0-1 overall while Adelphi dropped to 7-3 on the season.

 It also marked Gannon's first win of the season over a nationally ranked opponent, snapping the Panthers' three-game win streak and extending the Golden Knights' home unbeaten mark.

Gannon has allowed just three goals all season at McConnell Family Stadium.

The Knight Cap
  • Historic Payback: First win in program history over Adelphi (now 1–5–0 all-time) after falling to the Panthers in last year's NCAA Elite Eight.
  • Top-25 Battle: No. 7 Gannon defeated No. 24 Adelphi 5–1 in its final non-conference contest of the season.
  • Dominant Defense: Gannon outshot Adelphi 42–8, including a 19–3 advantage in shots on goal, while holding the Panthers to just one score.
  • Offensive Fireworks: Four goals in the opening half propelled the Knights to their most decisive win over a ranked opponent this season.
  • Fadale on Fire: Ella Fadale (Brockport, N.Y./Brockport) scored twice for the third consecutive match and added an assist, giving her six goals in the last three games. The senior midfielder has now recorded three multi-goal performances this season matching her combined total from her first two collegiate years (one in 2022, two in 2023) marking a new career high.
  • Respecki Reliable: Brooklyn Respecki (McKean, Pa./General McLane) matched Fadale with two goals and now sits at 10 on the season.
  • Balanced Attack: Olivia Dixon (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) added her fourth goal of the season, while Victoria Wheeler (Bordentown, N.J./Bordentown Regional), Grace Emanuel (Erie, Pa./McDowell), Hannah Shephard, and Aubrey Pyne (Chambersburg, Pa./Chambersburg Area) each recorded assists.
  • Home Fortress: Gannon remains unbeaten at home, conceding just three goals through six matches.
  • Panther Problems: The five goals allowed were the most Adelphi has surrendered all year.
  • Balanced Attack: Olivia Dixon (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) added her fourth goal of the season, while Victoria Wheeler (Bordentown, N.J./Bordentown Regional), Grace Emanuel (Erie, Pa./McDowell), Hannah Shephard, and Aubrey Pyne (Chambersburg, Pa./Chambersburg Area) each recorded assists.
  • Home Fortress: Gannon remains unbeaten at home, conceding just three goals through six matches.
  • Panther Problems: The five goals allowed were the most Adelphi has surrendered all year.
 
Up Next
The Golden Knights return to PSAC West play on Saturday, October 18, traveling to California (Pa.) for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff. Gannon previously defeated the Vulcans 1–0 earlier this season in its home opener.
 
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