OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The Stevenson University women's soccer team fell to York College of Pennsylvania, 3-0, on Saturday evening at Mustang Stadium in Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Commonwealth action.
The Spartans opened the scoring early in the first half, as they found the back of the net in the fifth minute to give York a 1-0 advantage.
York extended its lead in the 16th minute when they capitalized on assists to double the Spartans' advantage.
The visitors added their third goal in the 36th minute, as they found the back of the net to send York into halftime with a 3-0 lead.
Despite the early deficit, Stevenson continued to battle throughout the second half, generating four of its five shots after the break. Senior Karly Sheahan opened the second-half offensive effort with a pair of shots in the 46th and 48th minutes.
Madison Rytina followed with an opportunity in the 57th minute, forcing York goalkeeper to make a save. Ashley Bowman added another shot on goal in the 79th minute, but York's goalkeeper turned away the attempt to preserve the shutout.
Between the posts, Isabella Serano played all 90 minutes for the Mustangs, recording nine saves, including eight in the opening half.
Sheahan led Stevenson with two shots, while Rytina and Bowman each registered a shot on goal.
The Mustangs return to action on Tuesday when they travel to Hood College for a 6 p.m. match-up.
