JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — The Pitt-Johnstown women's soccer team played to a scoreless tie for more than 69 minutes before allowing two late goals by Slippery Rock that proved to be the difference in a 2-0 setback on Saturday afternoon at the Pitt-Johnstown Soccer Field.
Despite giving the PSAC West leaders all they could handle, the Mountain Cats fell to 1-10-2 (0-9-2 PSAC). Slippery Rock improved to 10-2-1 (9-2-1 PSAC).
An unassisted goal in the 70th minute by Slippery Rock's Abby Paterline broke a scoreless tie. Jilly Deivert added a second goal in the 88th minute off an assist from Bella Gianfrancesco.
The Mountain Cats recorded two shots on goal, one in each half. Madelyn Pfaff and Rylee Fry were credited with the scoring chances. Gianna Cardillo played all 90 minutes in the net and made 10 saves.
Pitt-Johnstown will host Lock Haven for another PSAC West match at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
