Stevenson University women’s soccer rallied from a 2-0 deficit to draw Eastern University 2-2 on Wednesday at Owings Mills East in Owings Mills, Maryland. The Mustangs scored twice in the final 14 minutes of regulation to overcome Eastern’s two-goal lead in Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth action.
Eastern opened the scoring in the 26th minute and extended its lead to 2-0 in the 69th minute. Marissa Struhar cut the deficit to one in the 77th minute on an assist from Madison Simard, and Madison Rytina scored the equalizer in the 82nd minute.
Stevenson continued to apply pressure late, including a shot on goal from Ashley Bowman in the 88th minute, but Eastern made the save, and the match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Stevenson controlled the shot margin
Stevenson held a 14-9 advantage in total shots and a 9-6 edge in second-half shots. The Mustangs also led 6-2 in corner kicks.
Ashley Bowman, Katelyn Lacey and Madison Rytina each recorded two shots. Lacey put a shot on goal in the 27th minute, and Karly Sheahan recorded a shot on target in the 64th minute. Isabella Serano made two saves in 90 minutes.
MAC Commonwealth records and next match
Eastern was 5-6-2 overall and 1-1-1 in MAC Commonwealth play. Stevenson was 1-10-2 overall and 0-2-1 in conference action.
Stevenson is scheduled to host York College of Pennsylvania at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, in a MAC Commonwealth matchup.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Stevenson’s women’s soccer team responded after falling behind 2-0, scoring twice in the final 14 minutes to secure a draw. The Mustangs’ advantages in total shots, second-half shots and corner kicks reflect their late pressure against Eastern.
Source: Original report
