Oct. 6, 2006

Valiant Effort Not Enough in 1-0 Overtime Loss to Panthers

    Youngstown -- The Youngstown State soccer team (2-9 overall and 0-2 Horizon League) lost an evenly-fought 1-0 battle to UW-Milwaukee (10-2-1, 3-0) in a game that remained scoreless until the 99th minute of play.
    The Penguins defense played head on with the Panthers to keep the first half scoreless. Goalkeeper Caitlin Bodzioney made the first save of the game at 2:47 off the shot from Jodi Klagos. UW-Milwaukee midfielder Sarah Teegarden also had a shot in the first half that was stopped by Bodzioney.
     YSU'S offense had two scoring attempts in the second half but could not connect wit the net. Jodi Bowlen attempted shot that was wide of the net at 59:37 of play. Brittny Humphrey fired back 20 minutes later with another shot that was wide.

    Regulation ended in a scoreless tie as the team's prepared for overtime. UW-Milwaukee's Carly Chertos made a quick scoring attempt at 97:59 into the third period that was saved by Bodzioney. Pam Shipway had a shot on goal just seconds later that was also stopped.
    It was finally Taylor Powell's unassisted goal in the the final minute of overtime that sealed the win for UW-Milwaukee.

    Bodziney finished with a total of eight saves.

Head Coach Anthony James was disappointed with the close loss but pleased with how YSU played overall.
    "The team put forth a tremendous effort," James said. "UW-Milwaukee is a strong Horizon League opponent that we have never taken into overtime before. I'm extremely pleased at how close the team kept the game."

    The Penguins will be back in action next Friday as they take on Detroit in the final home game of the season at Stambaugh Stadium.