Washington College women’s soccer fell to McDaniel, 1-0, on October 14 at Kibler Field at Roy Kirby Jr. Stadium in Chestertown, Maryland. Hariette Ngwatung scored the match’s only goal at the 10:33 mark on an assist from Alaina Miller in the Centennial Conference contest.
McDaniel improved to 8-2-4 overall and 4-1-2 in conference play, while Washington College dropped to 5-7-1 overall and 0-5-0 in the Centennial Conference. The match was also Washington College’s Morgan’s Message Game, promoting mental health awareness.
McDaniel Takes Early Lead
Washington College recorded the first two shots of the match. Ruby Lane’s attempt went wide, followed by Vanessa Shay’s low shot that was saved.
McDaniel answered with the only goal of the contest. Ngwatung scored from approximately 12 yards, placing the shot inside the lower-right post to give McDaniel a 1-0 lead.
Addison Walker, Kaileigh Brady, Lily Barnum and Sophie Kilbride each attempted shots later in the first half. McDaniel carried its one-goal advantage into halftime despite a 9-3 shot deficit.
Washington College Creates Second-Half Chances
Washington College continued searching for an equalizer after halftime, finishing with 18 shots and seven corner kicks. Sophie Kilbride recorded multiple attempts, while Audrey MacNair put a shot on target in the 58th minute that was saved by the McDaniel goalkeeper.
Goalkeeper Olivia Allen made two saves and allowed one goal in 90 minutes for Washington College. She stopped a low McDaniel shot in the 67th minute to keep the Shorewomen within one goal.
Washington College created two chances in the 89th minute. Danica Ross had a shot stopped by a McDaniel defender with 1:51 remaining, and MacNair sent a later attempt wide to the left. Two more Washington College shots off corner kicks in the final minute missed the target.
McDaniel finished with three shots on goal compared to four for Washington College. The McDaniel goalkeeper made four saves to preserve the shutout.
Washington College Women’s Soccer Next Match
Washington College will host Muhlenberg on Saturday, October 17, at 4 p.m. in a Centennial Conference game.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Hariette Ngwatung’s goal at 10:33 gave McDaniel an early lead that held through the final whistle. Washington College generated second-half opportunities, including seven corner kicks and a late shot from Danica Ross, but McDaniel’s goalkeeper made four saves and the defense blocked another late attempt.
Washington College will look to respond against Muhlenberg in its next scheduled Centennial Conference match.
Source: Original report
