JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - Two first-half Mountain Cats goals gave Pitt-Johnstown the victory over West Liberty in non-conference action at Richland High School in Johnstown, Pennsylvania this afternoon.
QUICK DETAILS:
Final Score: West Liberty 0 , Pitt-Johnstown 2
Team Records: West Liberty 0-2-0 (0-0-0 MEC), Pitt-Johnstown 2-0-0 (0-0-0 PSAC)
Attendance: 125
HOW IT HAPPENED:
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The Mountain Cat scored their first goal in the 19th minute with Haley Neidig connecting off a Sophie Lamesta pass that found the back of the net
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The Hilltoppers attempted 5 shots-on-goal throughout the afternoon and 8 shots in the second half but couldn't sneak one past the Mountain Cat goalkeeper
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In the 73rd minute Isabella Aperfine drove a shot towards the left side of the net, but the shot was saved by UPJ goalkeeper Emma Mornin
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Morin halted all five of the Hilltopper shot-on-goal attempts recording 5 saves and a clean sheet in the non-conference matchup
WEST LIBERTY STATISTICAL LEADERS:
Morgan Kost - 2 shots, 1 shot-on-goal
Abigail Barkey - 2 shots, 1 shot-on-goal
Maya Taggart - 2 shots, 1 shot-on-goal
UP NEXT:
The Hilltoppers are idle throughout the week, but will open up Mountain East Conference play next Sunday, September 15. West Liberty welcomes Fairmont State to West Family Athletic Complex for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff.
