Box Score

The Malone University women's soccer team fell on the road to NCAA Division II Tiffin University on Friday afternoon by a final score of 4-0.  The host Dragons held a 2-0 lead at intermission and then tacked on two quick scores in the opening moments of the second period to put the contest out of reach.  The Pioneers' overall record slipped to 1-7 on the year while Tiffin improved to 5-3-2.

After racking up 18 goals in a convincing win over Penn State Beaver on Monday, Malone was unable to break through on Friday afternoon against the Dragons' stingy defense.  Forward Erin Thomas put Tiffin in front 1-0 in the 15th minute of the match.  A little over 12 minutes later, forward Shelly Rogers redirected a pass from forward Lauren Merriman into the net, pushing the Dragon advantage to 2-0.

Rogers then assisted forward Lauren Bowyer on two quick goals in the early stages of the second period.  Bowyer's first score came off a pass in front of the net two minutes into the second half.  The final goal of the match then followed in the 50th minute as Bowyer collected a sideline pass from Rogers and fired a shot into the upper left corner of the net.

Rogers played a part in all four of the Dragons' scores, ending the day with one goal and three assists.

Malone held an 8-6 advantage in total shots on goal but was unable to get on the scoreboard. 

Pioneer keeper Angie Nutial tallied two saves while Tiffin netminders Lindsey Gallagher and Hayley Coppola combined to stop eight shots in the shutout victory.

Malone will look to rebound on Tuesday as the squad hosts Notre Dame College in a 2:00 p.m. contest.  The Falcons enter Saturday's match against Lindenwood (MO) University holding a 5-2 overall record.