Women’s Soccer Draws with Neumann

The Lions hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness Game against the Knights.

READING, Pa. – Women's Soccer (7-5-3, 1-1-2 MAC Commonwealth) played the latter of back-to-back home games against the Neumann Knights (2-8-3, 0-3-1 MAC Commonwealth). Both teams found the back of the net once in what turned out be a tie after 90 minutes of physical play.

Despite the low scoring affair, there was no shortage of scoring opportunities with eh Lions narrowly outshooting the Knights 14-12. Daiveni Fisher led all players with five shots to establish numerous scoring chances for herself and her teammates.

After being held scoreless in the first half, Jaylin Sheffield broke through for the Lions off a stellar pass from Bree Hancock to tie the game at one apiece.

Brylie Jensen and Gabby Verdone were both present in a strong attack effort for the Lions and combined for five shots in the contest.

Olivia Reinhart made five saves in goal and made no shortage of clutch grabs and breakups to thwart any additional scoring opportunities for the Knights.

Up Next:

The Lions be on the road for their next two beginning with #25 Messiah on Saturday (10/17)

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Players Mentioned

#18 Daiveni Fisher: F/MF; 5' 8"; Junior

#16 Brylie Jensen: MF; 5' 1"; Sophomore

#12 Jaylin Sheffield: F; 5' 5"; Senior

#22 Gabby Verdone: MF; 5' 7"; First Year

#31 Bree Hancock: MF; 5' 5"; First Year

#99 Olivia Reinhart: GK; 5' 9"; First Year

Players Mentioned

#18 Daiveni Fisher
: 5' 8"; Junior
: F/MF

#16 Brylie Jensen
: 5' 1"; Sophomore
: MF

#12 Jaylin Sheffield
: 5' 5"; Senior
: F

#22 Gabby Verdone
: 5' 7"; First Year
: MF

#31 Bree Hancock
: 5' 5"; First Year
: MF

#99 Olivia Reinhart
: 5' 9"; First Year
: GK