NORTH CANTON, Ohio - The Malone University women's soccer team (4-6-4, 3-5-3) earned a 1-1 draw on the road at Walsh University (6-7-1, 5-5-1) a cold Saturday afternoon. The Pioneers and Cavaliers finished the match in a 1-1 draw in Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) action.
The first half opened with the Pioneers on the attack with a shot on goal attempt from
Lexi Bischoff at 1:04. Walsh went on the attack but was stopped by an
Amelia Henderhan (4-6-4) save at the 18 minute mark.
Raegan Radel added a shot on goal attempt for the Pioneer offense at 20:46. The Malone defense held firm to end the first half to keep the contest tied 0-0.
Henderhan began the second half with a save from the Cavaliers offense at 49:33. Walsh found the back of the net in the 59th minute and took a 1-0 lead. The Pioneers responded with a goal from
Jojo Knight at 66:52 and tied it at 1-1. Walsh continued the offensive attack but was stopped with another save from Henderhan at 68:22. Henderhan added another save with 22 seconds left in regulation and kept Walsh off the scoreboard.
Knight leads Malone in goals this season with five and in shots on goal with 13.
McKenna Schwartzengraber is second on the team in goals this season with two. Three different Pioneers have a team-high two assists on the season. Walsh held the shot on goal advantage 7-3 and in corner kicks with a 10-3 mark.
The Pioneers will turn to action for a home match against G-MAC rival Ohio Dominican University on Thursday, October 22 at 4:00 P.M.
