Rochester Inst. Defeats Behrend Lions

Rochester Inst. Defeats Behrend Lions

ROCHESTER, NY – The Rochester Institute of Technology women's soccer team tallied a goal in each half to defeat Penn State Behrend 2-0 in non-conference action on Saturday afternoon.  

Score: Rochester Inst. 2, Behrend 0
Records: Behrend (1-3), Rochester Inst. (2-2)

Key Moments

* The Tigers connected on one of their 10 shots in the first half to take the early lead
* Olivia Harris tallied her first goal of the season in the 21st minute for a 1-0 advantage
* RIT grabbed a 2-0 lead early in the second half thanks to Roberta Moger
* Moger netted her first goal with an unassisted tally, burying a shot into the left corner to make it 2-0
* The Tigers defense held Behend to three total shots, one in the first half and two in the second
* Behrend goalkeeper Riley Morningstar (North Huntingdon, PA/Norwin) made four saves in 90 minutes of work

Up Next:

* The Lions return to action on Tuesday at home against non-conference Houghton, beginning at 7 p.m.