ERIE, Pa. –
Brooklyn Respecki (McKean, Pa./General McLane) scored her first two goals of the season, while
Alwa Wennstroem (Öjebyn, Sweden) came up with key saves to record the first shutout of her career as the Gannon women's soccer team earned a 2-0 victory over Edinboro on Wednesday evening at Sox Harrison Stadium.
The Golden Knights improved to 3-2-1 in PSAC West action behind Respecki's two-goal performance. The senior broke a scoreless tie late in the first half before adding her second goal in the 57th minute off an assist from
Grace Emanuel (Erie, Pa./McDowell). Wennstroem came through when called upon on the other end, keeping Edinboro off the scoreboard to secure the clean sheet.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: Gannon 2, Edinboro 0
Records: Gannon (3-2-1 PSAC West), Edinboro (2-4-1, 2-3-0 PSAC West)
Location: Sox Harrison Stadium – Edinboro, Pa.
Date: September 16, 2026
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Respecki Breaks Through: Respecki put the Golden Knights on the board at the 43:21 mark, sending Gannon into halftime with a 1-0 advantage.
- Respecki Strikes Again: Respecki added her second goal of the evening at 56:13, with Grace Emanuel (Erie, Pa./McDowell) providing the assist to extend Gannon's lead to 2-0.
- First Two of the Season: The two goals marked Respecki's first two of the 2026 season. She finished the night with a game-high 12 shots, including six on goal.
- First Career Shutout: Wennstroem kept Edinboro off the scoreboard for all 90 minutes to record the first shutout of her career.
- Golden Knights Apply Pressure: Gannon outshot Edinboro 20-6, including a 12-5 advantage during the second half.
- Corner Advantage: The Golden Knights generated 10 corner kicks compared to three for Edinboro, including eight in the second half.
- Plenty of Chances: Bella Prince (Bradford,Pa./Bradford Area) finished with three shots, while Jessie Watkins (Bowie, Md./Bowie) and Maggie Piper (Stahlstown, Pa./Mt. Pleasant Area) each added two as Gannon totaled 20 attempts.
Up Next
Gannon returns home on Saturday, Sept. 19, when the Golden Knights host Lock Haven in PSAC action at McConnell Family Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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