ANNVILLE, Pa- Despite a strong effort from the Albright women's soccer team, the Lions (10-8-1) dropped a tough 1-0 decision to Lebanon Valley College in the MAC Tournament Play-In Game Monday afternoon. It was the second close loss Albright has suffered to Lebanon Valley in nine days as the Dutchmen defeated the Lions 2-1 on October 22nd.

After a scoreless first period, both teams continued to battle into the second before Lebanon Valley (12-5) struck in the 63rd minute. Goalkeeper Alexis Tunney denied Dutchmen midfielder Teanna Shutt's well-hit shot. Tunney's finger-tip save fell to the feet of forward Meghan Ross, who sent the ball to the back of the net to score what turned out to be the season-ending goal for the Lions.

The Dutchmen, who advance to a semifinal match-up with no. 5 Messiah College, held an 18 to 9 shot advantage and a 6-3 edge in corner kicks. Seven Lions recorded shots in the contest. Jillian Lapidus and Kennedy Lutz each took a pair of shots, while reigning MAC Commonwealth Offensive Player of the Week Morgan Valera along with Erica Bross, Emily Sousa, Dylan Shipe, and Megan O'Brien each tallied one shot of their own. Tunney made six saves for the Lions.

Seniors Sousa, Suzanne Kuhrmann, Natalie Wilson, Shipe, and O'Brien all made their final appearances in an Albright uniform on Monday afternoon.