ERIE, Pa. –
Grace Emanuel (Erie, Pa./McDowell) and
Olivia Dixon (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) each recorded a goal and an assist as the Gannon women's soccer team scored twice in a span of just over two minutes to secure a 2-0 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West victory over Pitt-Johnstown on Saturday afternoon at Pitt-Johnstown Soccer Field.
After a scoreless opening half, Emanuel broke the deadlock in the 49th minute before Dixon doubled the Golden Knights' advantage in the 51st minute. Gannon controlled the offensive action with a 24-6 advantage in shots, while goalkeeper
Alwa Wennstroem (Öjebyn, Sweden) made two saves to preserve the shutout.
The victory improved Gannon to 5-2-2 overall and 5-2-1 in PSAC West play.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: Gannon 2, Pitt-Johnstown 0
Records: Gannon (5-2-2, 5-2-1 PSAC West); Pitt-Johnstown (1-7-2, 0-6-2 PSAC West)
Location: Pitt-Johnstown Soccer Field – Johnstown, Pa.
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Second-Half Breakthrough: After a scoreless first half, Grace Emanuel (Erie, Pa./McDowell) opened the scoring at the 48:24 mark off an assist from Olivia Dixon (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) to give Gannon a 1-0 advantage.
- Quick Strike: Just 2:15 later, Dixon found the back of the net at 50:39 off an assist from Emanuel, extending the Golden Knights' lead to 2-0. Both players finished with a goal and an assist.
- Dominant Offensive Effort: Gannon outshot Pitt-Johnstown 24-6, including a 14-3 advantage in the opening half. The Golden Knights placed 10 shots on goal compared to just two for the Mountain Cats.
- Another Shutout: Alwa Wennstroem (Öjebyn, Sweden) played all 90 minutes in goal, recording two saves to earn her third shutout of the season.
- Respecki Leads the Attack: Brooklyn Respecki (McKean, Pa./General McLane) paced the Golden Knights with five shots, including two on goal. Emanuel added four shots, placing three on target, while Dixon, Jessie Watkins (Bowie, Md./Bowie) and Lydia Knepp (Lewisburg, Pa./Mifflinburg Area) each recorded three attempts.
- First-Half Pressure: Despite being held scoreless in the opening 45 minutes, Gannon generated 14 shots and forced Pitt-Johnstown goalkeeper Gianna Cardillo to make four saves.
- Defensive Control: The Golden Knights limited the Mountain Cats to just two shots on goal and did not surrender a corner kick throughout the contest. Gannon finished with five corner kicks.
- Between the Posts: Pitt-Johnstown goalkeeper Gianna Cardillo finished with eight saves as the Golden Knights maintained offensive pressure throughout the afternoon.
Up Next
Gannon returns to PSAC West action on Wednesday, September 30, when the Golden Knights travel to Greensburg, Pa., to face Seton Hill. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.
This story was written using the support of AI.
