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.
This story was written using the support of AI.