KEUKA PARK, N.Y.- Senior
Jayden Leighow (Unityville, Pa./Hughesville) struck twice in the first half to lift the Lycoming College women's soccer team over Keuka College on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 11., at Jephson Community Athletic Complex.
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Keuka College (0-4-1 overall) opened the game with a goal in the 13
th minute from Grace DeCapua, but the Warriors' (2-1 overall) first goal from Leighow tied the game 1-1 in the 29
th minute of the first half, earning her fourth goal of the season. The goal was assisted by senior
Alicia Blizzard (Lebanon, Pa./Cedar Crest), her first assist of the season.
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Leighow scored again off a give from junior
Bridget Maaluom (Lynbrook, N.Y./Sacred Heart Academy), in the final minute of the first half, lifting the Warriors to a 2-1 lead that they held onto for the remainder of the game thanks to senior goalkeeper
Jess Riordan (Vineland, N.J./Our Lady of Mercy) and a defense that allowed just two shots in the period.
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Riordan made four saves on five shots on goal from the Wolves while Keuka goalkeeper Sam Pelcher made 11 saves on 13 shots on goal.
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The Warriors head to Penn State Altoona for a 1 p.m. game on Sunday, Sept. 12.
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