Box Score

ASTON, Pa. – The Neumann University women's soccer team opened the home portion of its 2012 season by shutting out Washington (Md.) College 1-0 on a rain soaked Tuesday evening.

Ten minutes after the game got underway, the clouds rolled in and the heavens opened up and forced the teams off the field. After a 1:45 rain delay, the teams warmed up and got back on the field to finish business. The teams played to a scoreless first half.

The teams battled back and forth during the second half. With 30 minutes remaining on the clock, Tonia Russo had a point blank chance to put the Knights on the board, but the Shorewomen goalie, Rebecca Potochney, came up big. Not even a minute later, Russo had another opportunity and this time she capitalized on it and put the ball in the back of the net. Meghan Garsey notched the assist on the eventual game-winner.

The Shorewomen would not go quietly. With 14 minutes left in regulation, Katie Bradley had a breakaway and hit the post and the Knights breathed a sigh of relief. Washington kept the pressure on and in the final minute had two corner kicks and three shots but could not break through and Neumann held on for the 1-0 win.

Briana King made two saves for her second straight shutout. The defense played well in front of King and allowed just eight shots in the game.

Neumann (2-0) will travel to Arcadia on Thursday evening for a 7:00 PM kick-off.