Women's Soccer

Shipe sets scoring record in Lycoming women’s soccer opener

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Bekah ShipeSELINSGROVE, Pa. – Senior Bekah Shipe became the all-time leading scorer in Lycoming College women’s soccer history on Saturday, Aug. 30, in the season opener against Mary Washington. The game ended in a 2-2 tie after two overtimes at the Susquehanna Women's Soccer Classic.

Shipe entered the game needing one goal to tie the all-time record for goals and three points to tie the record for career points. She scored two dramatic penalty kicks in the second half, including one in the final 30 seconds, to rally the Lady Warriors from a 2-0 deficit, sending the game into overtime.

Mary Washington opened the game with two goals in the first half, scoring in the 22nd and 34th minutes.

“We kept fighting today,” said head coach Joe Balduino. “I’m really proud of the way our team fought back and stayed in the game when we were trailing.”

Shipe tied the all-time record for career goals when she connected on a penalty kick in the 67th minute and then broke that record and the all-time career points mark when she landed her second penalty kick in the final minute of the game, with only 31 seconds remaining on the clock. Her career numbers now stand at 27 goals and 67 points.

Mary Washington held a 19-9 advantage in shots while Lycoming held a 3-2 advantage in corner kicks. Freshman Chelsea Powers made her collegiate debut in goal, earning the tie while recording five saves.

The Lady Warriors will travel to Susquehanna again on Sunday, Aug. 31, for the final day of the Soccerf Classic. Lycoming is set to face York College at 12 p.m.

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