Goucher College women’s soccer lost to Moravian University, 2-0, on Oct. 21, 2026, in Bethlehem, Pa., in a conference game that concluded Goucher College’s home schedule. Shea Casey scored in the eighth minute, and Maddy Marretta added Moravian University’s second goal in the 31st minute.
Goucher College entered the match with a 1-13-0 overall record and a 0-7-0 conference record. Moravian University entered at 8-4-2 overall and 4-3-0 in conference play.
Moravian University Takes Early Lead
Goucher College goalkeeper Nia George made her first save in the seventh minute before Moravian University took a 1-0 lead on Casey’s penalty kick at 7:39. George made four additional saves during the remainder of the first half, but Marretta extended the Greyhounds’ advantage at 30:47.
Abby Lee recorded Goucher College’s first and only shot in the 22nd minute. Moravian University’s defense blocked the attempt.
Goucher College Holds Moravian University Scoreless After Halftime
Moravian University opened the second half with two shots, but Goucher College kept the Greyhounds off the scoreboard. George made another save in the 59th minute and finished with 11 saves.
Goucher College generated opportunities in the 68th and 75th minutes, with Madison Ybarra delivering both of the team’s second-half corner kicks. The Gopher defense held Moravian University scoreless during the final minutes, preserving the 2-0 final score.
Final Team Statistics
Moravian University held a 22-1 advantage in shots and put 13 attempts on goal compared with none for Goucher College. The Greyhounds also led 11-2 in corner kicks, while Moravian University committed seven fouls to Goucher College’s five.
The match served as Goucher College’s mental health awareness game and concluded the women’s soccer team’s home schedule. Goucher College will next compete against Elizabethtown on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Moravian University’s two first-half goals created the difference in the 2-0 conference result. George’s 11 saves and Goucher College’s scoreless second half limited the margin, while Moravian University controlled the shot and corner-kick totals.
Source: Original report
