Women’s Soccer to Face Widener in Conference Tournament

The Lions will be participating in postseason play for the first time since 2021.

READING, Pa. – Women's Soccer punched their ticket to the MAC Commonwealth Tournament courtesy of a 1-0 win over Stevenson on Halloween. The Lions are set to face Widener and are 1-1 against the Pride in the last two seasons.

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Matchup: Albright (8-9-3, 2-4-2 MAC Commonwealth) vs Widener (8-7-3, 3-3-2 MAC Commonwealth)
Where: Elizabeth J. Hirschmann Field at Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium // Chester, Pa.
When: Monday, November 2^nd
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.

ABOUT ALBRIGHT

Coach Shamus Matthews-Brady has made an immediate impact on the culture of the Women's Soccer program having led the Lions back to the playoffs in just his second season. The eight wins by the Lions this season are the most since their 2021 season. The Lions rank third in the conference with 244 shots and are averaging 1.65 goals per game which also ranks third amongst MAC Commonwealth teams.

Daiveni Fisher and Jaylin Sheffield are tied for the team lead in goals with five and have formed a formidable offensive duo. Gabby Verdone, Haley Denuto, Brylie Jensen, Samantha Rosenberg and Anna Hogue-Pellerin are all tied for second in goals scored with three. Olivia Reinhart hit the ground running in her first collegiate season and carries a save percentage just under 80% (0.788) and a 1.52 goals against average with four shutouts.

ABOUT WIDENER

The Pride are led by Head Coach Melissa Franks who is in her sixth season at the lead of the program. Widener is one of four teams to be averaging less than one goal allowed per game (.94) while ranking sixth in goals scored per game (1.056).

Charlotte Berks and Allison Gomez are tied for the team lead in goals with four and can be expected to beat the forefront of the Pride's attack efforts. Madelyn Fisher and Reilly Klein sit tied for second with three goals each. Araba Abanyie started 12 games and put together a save percentage of 0.818 and finished with a 5-5-1 record.

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Players Mentioned

#15 Haley Denuto: MID; 5' 2"; Senior

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

#25 Samantha Rosenberg: MF; 5' 4"; Sophomore

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

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

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

Players Mentioned

#15 Haley Denuto
: 5' 2"; Senior
: MID

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

#25 Samantha Rosenberg
: 5' 4"; Sophomore
: MF

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

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

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