Dixon
2
Gannon GAN (14-1-2, 10-1-2)
2
Slippery Rock Rock (11-3-1, 11-1-1)
Gannon GAN
(14-1-2, 10-1-2)
2
Final
2
Slippery Rock Rock
(11-3-1, 11-1-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Gannon GAN 0 2 2
Slippery Rock Rock 0 2 2

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

No. 9 Women’s Soccer battles Slippery Rock to 2–2 draw in PSAC West showdown

In a matchup featuring the top two teams in the PSAC West standings and PSAC Tournament seeding on the line, No. 9 Women's Soccer and Slippery Rock played to a 2–2 draw on Saturday afternoon. 

The Golden Knights struck twice early in the second half behind goals from Olivia Dixon (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) and Ella Fadale (Brockport, N.Y./Brockport), before Slippery Rock rallied to pull even. 

The result marks just Gannon's second draw in conference play this season, with the other coming against IUP.

Gannon moves to 14-1-2 overall and 10-1-2 in PSAC West play, while Slippery Rock now stands at 11-3-1 overall and 11-1-1 in conference action as both teams enter the final week of the regular season.

The Game Facts
Score: Gannon 2, Slippery Rock 2
Records: Gannon (14-1-2, 10-1-2 PSAC West), Slippery Rock (11-3-1, 11-1-1 PSAC West)
Location: James Egli Field – Slippery Rock, Pa.
Date: November 1, 2025

The Knight Cap
  • Top teams, tight finish: The teams traded all four goals in the second half.
  • Fadale reaches 15: Ella Fadale (Brockport, N.Y./Brockport) recorded her 15th goal of the season, ranking second in the PSAC and marking a new single-season career high.
  • Dixon adds another: Olivia Dixon (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) tallied her third goal of the week to bring her season total to seven.
  • Watkins on the setup: Jessie Watkins (Bowie, Md./Bowie) assisted on Fadale's goal early in the second half.
  • Only the second draw of the season: Gannon's only other draw came against IUP.
  • Scoreless for 45: All scoring occurred after halftime.
  • PSAC West standings update: Slippery Rock - 34 points, Gannon 32 points, IUP - 31 points
  • NCAA regional picture: The next NCAA Atlantic Regional Rankings will be released on Wednesday, November 5, with teams listed in order, giving a clearer view of the Golden Knights' regional position.
  • Final day will decide the No. 1 seed: All three contenders play on Wednesday, November 5:  Slippery Rock vs. Seton Hill, Gannon vs. Clarion, and IUP vs, Edinboro.
Up Next
Gannon concludes the regular season at home on Wednesday, November 5, hosting Clarion at 6:00 PM at McConnell Family Stadium.

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