Women's Soccer 9/7/2023 8:03:00 PM

Women's Soccer Drops Final Non-Conference Game to Cleveland State, 4-1

BOX SCORE WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

>> The Saint Francis women's soccer team fell short against Cleveland State in the final game of a three game road stand, 4-1.
>> The Red Flash registered five shots in the game.

>> Caterina Schiavo (Sicklerville, N.J.) scored her first career goal on a chance that was set up by Lauren Pyle (Lititz, Pa.)

>> Emma Sawich (McMurray, Pa.) tied her career high for saves in a game with nine.

TURNING POINTS OF THE GAME

The Red Flash conceded early on a penalty kick in the 6th minute. Cleveland State would score three more goals as insurance.

FLASH MOMENTS

Pyle had the first chance for the Red Flash in the 53rd minute, but her shot sailed high. Rita Kendziora (Duncansville, Pa.) also missed high just three minutes later.

Schiavo put the Red Flash on the board in the 66th minute with the first goal of her collegiate career to cut the deficit to two.

Claire Miko (Medina, Ohio.) had two chances later in the half, but could not put either shot in the back of the net.

FLASH NUGGETS

With nine saves on the night, Emma Sawich has made at least eight saves in each of her last three starts.

Saint Francis has tallied at least three corner kicks in four of their seven games so far this season.

Rory Schaeffer (Buffalo, N.Y.) made her first start of the season in the contest.

UP NEXT
Saint Francis returns home for their conference opener against Central Connecticut State on Sunday Sep. 17. Kick off is set for 1:00 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

#27 Rita Kendziora: F/M; 4' 11"; Sophomore; Special Education and Early Education

#14 Claire Miko: M; 5' 3"; Junior; Pediatric Nursing

#6 Lauren Pyle: F/M; 5' 7"; Sophomore; Early Childhood Education

#00 Emma Sawich: GK; 5' 8"; Sophomore; Health Science PT

#28 Rory Schaeffer: D; 5' 6"; Junior; Health Science PT

#8 Caterina Schiavo: D; 5' 7"; Freshman; Biology

Players Mentioned

#27 Rita Kendziora
: 4' 11"; Sophomore; Special Education and Early Education
: F/M

#14 Claire Miko
: 5' 3"; Junior; Pediatric Nursing
: M

#6 Lauren Pyle
: 5' 7"; Sophomore; Early Childhood Education
: F/M

#00 Emma Sawich
: 5' 8"; Sophomore; Health Science PT
: GK

#28 Rory Schaeffer
: 5' 6"; Junior; Health Science PT
: D

#8 Caterina Schiavo
: 5' 7"; Freshman; Biology
: D