Women's Soccer

Women's soccer bested by Diplomats

Box Score

LANCASTER, Pa. - A strong Franklin & Marshall offense proved to be too much for the women's soccer team during a 3-0 loss to the Diplomats.

Inside the Box Score

How it Happened

  • Melissa Merritt hit the frame early after 5:14 of play but the left-footed chance was denied by the goalkeeper.
  • Franklin & Marshall took an early 1-0 lead in the sixth minute when Meg O'Callahan headed a ball from Nicolette Runko that found the back of the cage. 
  • The Blazers found themselves down 2-0 after Emilee Adami finished a cross from Runko in the 17th minute.
  • An opportunity for the Blazers came in the 28th minute when Erin Scarborough's effort from just inside the 18-yard box was swallowed up by the charging keeper.
  • Runko capped off the scoring in the 57th minute after a solo effort.

Notes

  • Sara Ghorashi made two saves in 68 minutes for the Diplomats. Gabby Panayotakis played the remaining 22 minutes. 
  • Hood is now 7-3-1 on the year, while Franklin & Marshall improves to 5-3-1. 

Up Next

The Blazers take on the visiting Wolves of Wesley on Saturday, October 5 at 7 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Lydia Erickson

#1 Lydia Erickson

GK
5' 9"
Senior
Melissa Merritt

#22 Melissa Merritt

F/M
5' 1"
Junior
Erin Scarborough

#13 Erin Scarborough

F
5' 5"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Lydia Erickson

#1 Lydia Erickson

5' 9"
Senior
GK
Melissa Merritt

#22 Melissa Merritt

5' 1"
Junior
F/M
Erin Scarborough

#13 Erin Scarborough

5' 5"
Senior
F