Eagles Drop Seaon Opener to Titans

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The women's soccer team opened up their season with a 2-0 loss to the Titans under the lights at Gibbel Stadium Friday night. Westminster outshot the Eagles 20-5. 

Ashley McWilliams took the Eagles' only shot in the first half from a free kick but missed high over the goal. The Titans totaled nine shots in the first half but couldn't find the back of the net.

Savanna Murray moved around a defender to take a left-footed shot just inside the right half of the 18-yard box before the goalie saved it. Westminster scored their first goal in the 55^th minute of the game. McKaye Wilton found herself in scoring position on the right side of the field but was just short of the goal, missing wide. Alyssa Bui took a free kick from the left side, and the Titans' keeper bobbled it before eventually falling on the ball for a save. McWilliams took her second shot from thirty yards out directly at the Westminster keeper, who made an effortless save. 

Westminster's second goal came from a free kick. The ball curved around the defensive wall and hit the corner of the pipe to deflect into the net, making the final score 2-0.

Avery Zales tallied six saves on the night for a .750 save percentage.

Juniata heads to Penn State Altoona tomorrow, Saturday, August 2, for a 4:00 pm start time.