BEAVER FALLS, Pa. – The Washington & Jefferson College women's soccer team (3-5-0, 0-1-0) was upended in its Presidents' Athletic Conference opener against the Geneva Golden Tornadoes (2-3-3, 1-0-0), 1-0.
 
The Presidents opened the first half of play with aggressive offense, outshooting the Golden Tornadoes 8-1 while holding a 2-0 advantage in corner kicks. Geneva saved all three shots on target in the opening half to ride a 0-0 stalemate into the break.
 
Geneva scored the lone goal of the match in the 50^th minute which was held for the remainder of the half. The Presidents kept the pressure on in the second half, still holding the advantage in shots (9-6) and corner kick opportunities (4-0) to no avail.
 
Molly Schoch (Burgettstown, Pa./Burgettstown) played all 90 minutes in goal, picking up one save. Alexa Taylor (Aliquippa, Pa./OLSH) led the team in shots with four total and two shots on goal.
 
W&J returns to conference play on Saturday (Sept. 27) as they face the Hiram Terriers for the first time in program history as a conference opponent. First touch is scheduled for a 3:00 p.m. start at Alexandre Stadium.