Game Summary
Howard Community College women’s soccer lost 1-0 to WVU Potomac State College on Oct. 9 in Keyser, West Virginia. The match remained scoreless at halftime before Carlee Staggs scored the deciding goal in the 61st minute for WVU Potomac State College, with Shayla Bennett providing the assist.
Staggs Breaks Scoreless Match
Howard Community College goalkeeper Sophia Newman made six saves in 90 minutes, while Bennett recorded seven saves for WVU Potomac State College. The hosts finished with 13 shots, including seven on goal, compared with nine shots and seven shots on goal for Howard Community College.
Maeve Daly, Melody Scott and Ashly Dominguez each tested Bennett during the opening half. Scott forced another save in the 54th minute, but Staggs put WVU Potomac State College ahead six minutes later.
Howard Community College Creates Late Chances
Ashly Rubi put two shots on target in the second half, but Bennett turned away both attempts. Howard Community College also earned three corner kicks, including one during the final 11 minutes, but could not equalize.
Howard Community College stood at a 3-9-0 record after the loss, while WVU Potomac State College was listed at 4-6-1. Howard Community College will host Allegany College of Maryland in its regular-season finale Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 4 p.m., with the program scheduled to celebrate its sophomores.
MSB Analysis
Howard Community College generated seven shots on goal but could not convert against WVU Potomac State College. The Dragons will close the regular season at home against Allegany College of Maryland.
Source: Original report
