Bishop paces Muskies' attack

Bishop paces Muskies' attack

The Muskingum women's soccer team was stung by a second half St. Vincent rally on Saturday afternoon in McConagha Stadium, 2-1. The game marked Muskingum's participation in the Breast Cancer Awareness initiative.  

The Basics

  • Records: Muskingum (1-7-1 overall), St. Vincent (4-4 overall)
  • Location: New Concord, Ohio - at Sherman Field

How It Happened

  • Muskingum struck first in the 37th minute on sophomore Miranda Bishop's first goal of the season. Bishop took a long ball and beat a pair of defenders before finding the back of the net past a diving keeper. Bishop ended the game with a team-best four shots, all of which were on frame.
  • St. Vincent tied the game in the 54th minute on Maggie Nelson's goal off an assist from Michaela Lavy.
  • The Bearcats tallied the game-winning strike in the 79th minute off the foot of Calsey Holshue. The goal was assisted by Meghan Smith.
  • Senior captain Hailey Dickey added two shots to help pace the Muskie attack.
  • Muskingum ended the outing with 10 shots.
  • St. Vincent logged 22 shots and eight corner kicks.

Between The Pipes

  • Junior Liz Mitchell played all 90 minutes in frame for Muskingum and made six saves and allowed two goals.
  • Corinne Burk played the entire game in frame for the Bearcats and made five saves and allowed one goal.

Up Next

  • The Muskies next travel to Bethany on Tuesday, September 29. Game time is slated for 5:00 p.m.