After conceding early, the no. 7 Gannon women's soccer team roared back with three unanswered goals from
Brooklyn Respecki (McKean, Pa./General McLane),
Jessie Watkins (Bowie, Md./Bowie), and
Ella Fadale (Brockport, N.Y./Brockport) to seal a 3–1 road victory.
Colin Petersen's squad improved to 7-0 overall and 4-0 in PSAC West action, while Pitt-Johnstown slipped to 0-3-3 overall and 0-3-1 in the conference.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: Gannon 3, Pitt.-Johnstown 1
Records: Gannon (7-0-0, 4-0-0 PSAC), Pitt.-Johnstown (0-3-3, 0-3-1 PSAC)
Location: Johnstown, Pa.
Date: Sept. 27, 2025
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Respecki levels it: The junior struck at 28:15 off a setup from Maddy Endler (Salem, Ore./West Salem) to make it 1–1. She has now contributed a goal or an assist in four straight matches.
- Second-half winner: Watkins finished at 48:40 off a feed from Grace Emanuel (Erie, Pa./McDowell) for a 2–1 lead.
- Insurance goal: Fadale delivered in the 81st minute on a setup from Olivia Dixon (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) to seal the win.
- Relentless pressure: Gannon out-shot UPJ 33–6 (15–4 SOG) and earned 17 corners to none.
- Playmakers: Endler, Emanuel, and Dixon all provided assists. Emanuel also tallied five shots on goal, while Dixon's late setup capped the day.
- Steady in net: Morgan Sinan (Cranberry Twp., Pa./Seneca Valley) posted three saves in 90 minutes of action between the pipes.
Up Next
The Golden Knights return home to host Slippery Rock on Wednesday, Oct. 1, with kickoff set for 6:00 p.m. at McConnell Family Stadium.
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