GARDEN CITY, N.Y. –
Maggie Piper (Stahlstown, Pa./Mt. Pleasant Area) scored her third goal of the season as the Gannon women's soccer team earned a 1-0 shutout victory over Adelphi on Wednesday afternoon at Motamed Field.
The Golden Knights improved to 10-2-2 overall, extending their winning streak to six games while recording their ninth shutout of the season. Goalkeeper
Alwa Wennstroem (Öjebyn, Sweden) made one save to preserve the shutout and improve her record to 8-0-1.
The victory also marked Gannon's second consecutive win over Adelphi after the Golden Knights earned their first victory in program history against the Panthers with a 5-1 win last season.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: Gannon 1, Adelphi 0
Records: Gannon (10-2-2), Adelphi (5-5-1)
Location: Motamed Field – Garden City, N.Y.
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Piper Delivers: Maggie Piper (Stahlstown, Pa./Mt. Pleasant Area) scored the lone goal of the match at the 27:28 mark of the first half, giving the Golden Knights a 1-0 advantage. The goal marked her third of the season.
- Shepard Sets It Up: Hannah Shepard (Erie, Pa./McDowell) recorded the assist on Piper's game-winning goal, helping Gannon break the scoreless tie midway through the opening half.
- Double-Digit Wins: With the 1-0 victory over Adelphi, Gannon earned its 10th win of the season, improving to 10-2-2 overall while extending its winning streak to six games.
- Ninth Shutout: Gannon recorded its ninth shutout of the season behind another strong defensive performance. Alwa Wennstroem (Öjebyn, Sweden) made one save and improved her record to 8-0-1.
- Six Straight: The Golden Knights extended their winning streak to six games while reaching the 10-win mark for the season.
- Strong First Half: Gannon controlled the opening 45 minutes, holding a 7-2 advantage in shots and putting four attempts on goal while limiting Adelphi to zero shots on target.
- Golden Knights Create Chances: Gannon finished with an 11-7 advantage in shots and a 5-1 edge in shots on goal. Piper and Jessie Watkins (Bowie, Md./Bowie) led the Golden Knights with three shots apiece, while Watkins put two attempts on target.
- Controlling Possession: The Golden Knights held 56 percent of the possession and earned six corner kicks compared to just one for Adelphi.
- Second-Half Defense: Adelphi increased its offensive pressure with five second-half shots, but Gannon held firm. Wennstroem made her lone save in the 69th minute to preserve the one-goal advantage.
- Back-to-Back Against Adelphi: The Golden Knights have now won two straight meetings against the Panthers. Gannon earned its first win in program history against Adelphi last season with a 5-1 victory.
- Coming Off a Ranked Win: Adelphi entered Wednesday's matchup fresh off a victory over No. 23 Saint Michael's College, but Gannon held the Panthers scoreless to secure its sixth consecutive win.
Up Next
Gannon returns to PSAC action on Saturday, October 17, when the Golden Knights travel to Lock Haven for a 7 p.m. matchup against the Bald Eagles in Lock Haven, Pa.
This story was written using the support of AI.
