NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – The Washington & Jefferson College women's soccer team (6-8-2, 4-5-1) continues their push towards the playoffs with a 0-0 draw against the Westminster Titans (7-4-5, 2-4-4).
Junior
Alexa Taylor (Aliquippa, Pa./Our Lady of the Sacred Heart) led the Presidents with seven shots throughout the contest. Classmate
Madison Rose (Butler, Pa./Butler) also had three. Eight additional Presidents recorded chances in the match.
The Presidents got off to a strong start offensively as the team recorded five chances in the opening 11 minutes, requiring the Titans' goalkeeper to make three saves early. Taylor had two chances during the stretch. Senior captains
Dove Corrette-Bennett (New Castle, Pa./Neshannock) and
Maura Heberle (Georgetown, Pa./South Side Beaver), along with sophomore
Katelyn Burley (Pittsburgh, Pa./North Hills), each recorded one.
W&J's backline successfully held strong, turning away all four Westminster chances in response. Taylor and freshman
Leilana Speney (Elizabeth, Pa./Elizabeth Forward) each recorded additional chances, but ultimately the Red & Black could not slot one home, and the game went into halftime deadlocked. W&J outshot the Titans 10-5 in the opening 45 minutes.
The Presidents continued their offensive push for a goal, recording four more chances in the first 10 minutes of the second half. The teams continued to exchange scoring opportunities throughout the remainder of the second half. Neither side could ultimately break through as the contest ended in a scoreless draw, earning the Presidents a crucial point. Sophomore
Natalie Faingnaert (McMurray, Pa./Peters Township) recorded two chances in the closing stages of the contest. Classmate
Rylin Bugosh (Mount Pleasant, Pa./Mount Pleasant) and freshman
Zailey Tillar (Annapolis, Md./Key School) recorded an opportunity as well.
Senior
Molly Schoch (Burgettstown, Pa./Burgettstown) recorded a season high eight saves while playing all 90 minutes in goal. Schoch recorded her fifth shutout of the season.
The Presidents return to Alexandre Stadium for the regular season finale on Wednesday (Oct. 28) against Chatham University. The Presidents will be playing for a shot at qualifying for the PAC Tournament. Kickoff is scheduled at 7:30 p.m.
