ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Gannon women's soccer team controlled much of the offensive action but settled for a 0-0 draw at Roberts Wesleyan on Wednesday afternoon in its first non-conference matchup of the season.
The Golden Knights (4-2-2) held a 20-8 advantage in shots and placed seven attempts on goal. Gannon came close on multiple occasions, including a pair of first-half shots that struck the woodwork, but Roberts Wesleyan goalkeeper Rebecca Hoffman turned aside all seven shots on goal.
Alwa Wennstroem (Öjebyn, Sweden) made three saves on the other end to record her second shutout of the season.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: Gannon 0, Roberts Wesleyan 0
Records: Gannon (4-2-2) | Roberts Wesleyan (4-1-4)
Location: Rochester, N.Y.
Date: September 23, 2026
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Golden Knights Apply Pressure Early: Gannon outshot Roberts Wesleyan 12-2 during the opening 45 minutes and put four shots on goal.
- Off the Woodwork: Olivia Dixon (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) nearly opened the scoring in the 26th minute when her attempt struck the right post. Brooklyn Respecki (McKean, Pa./General McLane) followed with another dangerous opportunity in the 32nd minute that hit the crossbar.
- Dixon Leads the Attack: Dixon finished with a match-high six shots, including two on goal. Respecki added four shots, while Jessie Watkins (Bowie, Md./Bowie) and Maggie Piper (Stahlstown, Pa./Mt. Pleasant Area) each attempted three.
- Chances Continue: Gannon put three more shots on goal during the second half, with Kayley McCall (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep), Respecki and Dixon each forcing saves from Hoffman.
- Second Shutout: Wennstroem stopped all three shots she faced to record her second shutout of the season.
- Controlling the Numbers: The Golden Knights finished with advantages in shots (20-8), shots on goal (7-3) and corner kicks (5-2).
- Unbeaten Streak Continues: The Golden Knights extended their unbeaten streak to five matches, going 3-0-2 since their Sept. 5 loss at IUP.
Up Next
Gannon returns to PSAC West action on Saturday, Sept. 26, traveling to Johnstown, Pa. to face Pitt-Johnstown at 1 p.m.
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