BOX SCORE » Saint Francis breaks their score-less streak of five games with a 1-0 win over LIU.
» The Red Flash were able to pick up their first conference win since the 2019 season.
» Today marks the first road win of the season for Saint Francis.
» Sunday's match was the first shutout win for the Red Flash on the season.
TURNING POINTS OF THE GAME
Corinne Renninger (Bechtelsville, Pa/Boyertown), was able to notch her second goal of the season as she found the back of the net just before the end of the first half with 44:26 on the clock.
Lauren Pyle (Lititz, Pa/Warwick), was able to set up Renninger with her second assist of the season in her freshman campaign. Sophomore goalkeeper
Sarah McConnon recorded five saves for the Red Flash as she picked up a shutout win for the first time in her career.
FLASH MOMENTS
The Red Flash had three shots on goal for the game, two of which coming from Renninger and Pyle. The first shot on goal for both teams came when
Rhiallie Jessell (Williamsport, Pa/Loyalsock) took a shot that was saved by LIU goalkeeper Kayla DeTreux in the 27th minute.
The Saint Francis defense didn't allow a shot until the second half at the 58th minute mark.
McConnon was able to stop five shots on goal with two of those shots being in the final minutes of the game.
FLASH NUGGETS
The Sharks outpaced the Red Flash with 12 fouls compared to Saint Francis's two fouls for the match.
Saint Francis had two players stay on the field for all 90 minutes being defender
Ellie Aston (Leamington Spa, UK/North Leamington) and midfielder
Paige Theobald (Tinton Falls, N.J./Red Bank Catholic).
The Red Flash will now play four of it's last seven matches in Loretto at Stokes Soccerplex.
The Red Flash come back home to Loretto when they play host to LIU Brooklyn Thursday, October 15. Match time is set for 3 p.m.
