Penn State New Kensington Suffers 6-2 Loss to Thiel College

Penn State New Kensington Suffers 6-2 Loss to Thiel College
September 18, 2024

Penn State New Kensington Suffers 6-2 Loss to Thiel College

Penn State New Kensington women's soccer team fell 6-2 against Thiel College in a tough match that saw all six goals from Thiel College scored in the first half. Despite a strong second half, New Kensington was unable to recover from the early deficit.

Match Recap:

  • Thiel College came out firing in the first half, scoring six unanswered goals within the opening minutes.
  • New Kensington's defense, led by goalkeeper Air Wales, faced a barrage of shots, making 12 saves but conceding six goals in the process.
  • Samara Ayodele provided a spark for Penn State New Kensington just before halftime, scoring an unassisted goal at the 44-minute mark to put her team on the board.
  • Kaitlyn McGahey added a second goal for New Kensington in the 65th minute, also unassisted, giving the Lions a much-needed offensive push in the second half.

Penn State New Kensington Leaders:

  • Samara Ayodele: Led the offense with 5 shots, 4 on goal, and 1 goal.
  • Kaitlyn McGahey: Scored 1 goal on 1 shot.
  • Air Wales: The standout goalkeeper made 12 saves despite the early barrage of shots from Thiel College.

Key Takeaways:

Penn State New Kensington's offense showed resilience in the second half, but Thiel College's early dominance proved too much to overcome. The Lions will need to regroup and focus on tightening up their defense as they move forward in their season.

Despite the loss, Ayodele and McGahey continued to show their ability to create opportunities, keeping their team competitive in the later stages of the game.

Next Match:

Penn State New Kensington will look to bounce back in their next match as they aim to improve their overall record.