Box score

YORK, Pa. - Stevenson University women's soccer freshman Samantha Novy (Severna Park/Severna Park) scored the game's only goal, securing a home game in the quarterfinals of the 2008 CAC Women's Soccer Championship for the Mustangs in the process, as they beat York (Pa.), 1-0 Tuesday afternoon.

The win assures Stevenson (11-5-2, 5-1-1 CAC) of at least fourth place in the CAC standings which guarantees the Mustangs a home game. Stevenson also still has a shot at finishing among the top two teams in the conference and earning a first round bye.

The conference tournament begins with quarterfinals on Saturday, November 1.

The Mustangs are currently in third place in the CAC standings, a game-and-a-half ahead of Mary Washington and two-and-a-half ahead of York.

Stevenson travels to Mary Washington on Saturday to conclude the regular season while St. Mary's (Md.), currenlty a half-game over Salisbury for first place, travels to Sea Gulls to conclude the regular season.

Despite being outshot 24-5, the Mustangs were able to total the game's only tally in the 37th minute when Novy scored on a one-touch off an assist from junior Lauren Bauer (Baltimore/Bel Air).

The Spartans (9-6-1, 4-3 CAC) also held a 10-0 advantage in corner kicks.

Freshman Brittany Ross (Millersville/Severna Park) made eight saves in picking up her 11th win and sixth shutout in 13 decisions this season. Her eight saves were second only to the 11 she had in a 3-0 loss at St. Mary's (Md.) on October 11.

Five of Ross's eight saves came in the second half where York held a 19-2 edge in shots and a 7-0 margin in corners.

Stevenson also had a team save in the 58th minute to preserve its one-goal lead. The Spartans also hit the post in the 81st minute.

The Mustangs face Mary Washington on the road Saturday beginning at 1:00 p.m.