TOWSON, Md. - A first half goal from freshman Bailey Gilmore (Ivyland, Pa./Germantown Academy) helped the Lycoming College women's soccer team strike first, but two late second-half goals helped Goucher College sneak away from Beldon Field with a 2-1 win in a non-conference game on Tuesday evening, Sept 4.
 
The game started an hour late due to excessive heat that caused temperatures to rise into the mid-90s and dew points in the triple digits, so it didn't take the Warriors (0-3 overall) long to get warmed up. In the second minute, Gilmore received a pass from freshman Megan Oyler (Bedford, Pa./Bedford) and fired in a shot to score the first goal of her young career.
 
Senior goalkeeper Helen Ross held a shut out through a period and a half and finished the game with eight saves. She played very aggressive game, picking her spots on when to leave the net and take on attacking Gophers in one-on-one situations.
 
The Warriors lost the lead when Gracie LeFevre scored off an assist from Syd Benedick in the 74^th minute. The Gophers (3-0 overall) broke the tie in the 80^th minute after Ross stopped a penalty kick attempt, but Christina Yarrish fired the blocked shot into the back of the net for the game-winning goal.
 
Erica Bulzomi stopped three Warrior shots on the night and picked up the win in goal for the Gophers.
 
The Warriors get back on the field Saturday, Sept. 8, when they host St. Joseph's (L.I) in non-conference action at 1 p.m. at the Shangraw Athletic Complex.