WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University women's soccer team remained close throughout in their season opening match against Seton Hill (Pa.) University, however the Griffins topped the Hilltoppers 1-0 on Wednesday afternoon. The Hilltopper defense faced 17 Griffin shot attempts, including six shot-on-goal attempts, but the lone goal of the game was scored in the 37th minute of the first half off a Corynna Rotoli pass that found Jessica Molitoris who drove the ball through the right side of the net.
QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: Seton Hill (Pa) 1 West Liberty 0
Team Records: West Liberty 0-1-0 (0-1-0 MEC), Seton Hill (Pa.) 1-0-0 (1-0-0 PSAC)
Attendance: 65
HOW IT HAPPENED
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The Griffins loan goal came in the 37th minute, with Jessica Molitoris scoring off an assist from Corynna Rotoli
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The Griffins had near misses, including a shot from Mia Lindborg that hit the crossbar and another by Kilee Coatney that went wide
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The Hilltoppers' opportunities fell just short, with shots-on-goal by Morgan Kost and Kara Keiper, Asia Espiritu, Audrey Lantz, being either blocked or saved by SHU goalkeeper Sydney Caldwell
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Hilltopper freshman goalkeeper Cianna Butera recorded five saves in her career debut
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