September 24, 2024
Penn State New Kensington Falls to Carlow University
Penn State New Kensington Falls to Carlow University 6-0
Penn State New Kensington was unable to overcome a dominant performance by Carlow University, falling 6-0 in a tough away match. Carlow's attack was relentless, scoring three goals in each half, while New Kensington struggled to find the back of the net despite multiple opportunities.
Match Recap:
- Carlow struck early with Arley Wilson opening the scoring in the 8th minute. This set the tone for the match as they continued their offensive barrage.
- Jenna McGuinness added a second goal in the 17th minute, assisted by Kaitlyn Reap, and Amara Battista made it 3-0 just before halftime with help from Anna Gribik.
- The second half saw Carlow maintain control, with goals from Harley Vincler, Maddie Lyon, and a second from McGuinness, securing the 6-0 victory.
Penn State New Kensington Performance:
- Despite the loss, goalkeeper Air Wales stood strong in goal, making 16 saves against a fierce 22-shot barrage from Carlow. Wales' efforts prevented the scoreline from being even more lopsided.
- On the offensive end, Samara Ayodele led the team with 5 shots, all on target, but couldn't break through Carlow's defense.
- Bella Oskin and Taylor Carr also contributed shots on goal, but New Kensington struggled to create consistent chances against Carlow's stout defense.
Key Stats:
- Shots: Penn State New Kensington 9, Carlow University 37
- Saves: Air Wales (PSNK) 16, Carlow Goalies 6
- Corner Kicks: Penn State New Kensington 1, Carlow University 9
- Fouls: Penn State New Kensington 5, Carlow University 6
Penn State New Kensington Leaders:
- Shots on Goal: Samara Ayodele (5), Bella Oskin (1), Taylor Carr (1)
- Saves: Air Wales (16)
Despite the challenging outcome, Penn State New Kensington will look to regroup and improve in their upcoming matches as they continue their season.