CALIFORNIA, Pa. – Sophomore midfielder
Olivia Dixon (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) matched her career high with two goals to lead the Gannon women's soccer team to a 3-0 victory over California (Pa.) in a PSAC West matchup on Saturday afternoon at Phillipsburg Soccer Facility.
Dixon recorded the second two-goal performance of her career after previously scoring twice against Edinboro on Oct. 29, 2025.
Jessie Watkins (Bowie, Md./Bowie) added the opening goal as the Golden Knights controlled play throughout the afternoon, outshooting California (Pa.) 25-5. Gannon improved to 2-2-1 overall and 2-2-1 in PSAC West play.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: Gannon 3, California (Pa.) 0
Records: Gannon (2-2-1, 2-2-1 PSAC West), California (Pa.) (1-4-0, 1-4-0 PSAC West)
Location: Phillipsburg Soccer Facility | California, Pa.
Date: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Watkins Heads Home the Opener: Brooklyn Respecki (McKean, Pa./General McLane) found Grace Emanuel (Erie, Pa./McDowell) outside the box, and Emanuel dropped a ball into the box that found Jessie Watkins (Bowie, Md./Bowie) for a header in the 19th minute to give Gannon a 1-0 lead. Respecki and Emanuel were each credited with an assist.
- Dixon Doubles the Lead: Dixon found the back of the net at 41:51, sending the Golden Knights into halftime with a 2-0 advantage.
- Dixon Strikes Again: The sophomore midfielder converted a penalty kick at 53:28 for her second goal of the afternoon, extending Gannon's lead to 3-0.
- Career High Matched: Dixon's two goals matched her career best, previously set with a two-goal performance against Edinboro on Oct. 29, 2025.
- Respecki Applies Pressure: Respecki finished with a game-high nine shots, including four on goal, while also picking up an assist on Watkins' opening goal.
- Golden Knights Control the Attack: Gannon finished with a 25-5 advantage in shots, a 13-2 edge in shots on goal and a 7-1 advantage in corner kicks.
- Clean Sheet: Alwa Wennstroem (Öjebyn, Sweden) and Olivia Rosenberger (Albrightsville, Pa./Jim Thorpe Area) combined for the shutout, with each goalkeeper making one save.
Up Next
Women's Soccer continues PSAC West play on Wednesday, Sept. 16, when the Golden Knights travel to Edinboro. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in Edinboro, Pa.
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