Next Game:
vs. PSAC Tournament
11/14/2025 | TBA
Nov. 14 (Fri) / TBA
vs. PSAC Tournament
The No. 9 Gannon women’s soccer team saw its postseason run halted on Tuesday night, falling 2-0 to Shepherd in the PSAC Quarterfinals at McConnell Family Stadium.
It was a physical and chilly evening that marked Gannon’s first home loss of the season and the first time all year the Golden Knights trailed at halftime, but Gannon couldn’t get on the scoreboard despite outshooting Shepherd 16–3.
The Rams, the No. 3 seed in the East, scored in each half to advance to the PSAC Final Four hosted by top-seeded No. 15 West Chester.
The 2025 PSAC Women’s Soccer Championship will feature all Eastern Division teams West Chester, Kutztown, Shepherd, and Millersville, with action beginning on Friday, November 14, and the championship set for Sunday, November 16.
The match was a rematch of last year’s NCAA Division II Round of 16 contest, which Shepherd also won 1-0.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: Shepherd 2, Gannon 0
Records: Shepherd (9-1-6), Gannon (15-2-2)
Location: McConnell Family Stadium – Erie, Pa.
Date: November 11, 2025
THE KNIGHT CAP
Gritty Battle: Despite the scoreline, Gannon generated the majority of scoring chances, outshooting Shepherd 16-3 and earning a 9-2 edge in corner kicks.
Early Setback: The Rams opened the scoring in the 40th minute when Reagan Ackermann finished off a pass from Adrianna Morales.
Late Dagger: Josie Beezel sealed the match with an 86th-minute goal to make it 2-0.
Offensive Pressure: Brooklyn Respecki (McKean, Pa./General McLane) and Olivia Dixon (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) each tallied two shots on goal, while Grace Emanuel (Erie, Pa./McDowell) and Maddy Endler (Salem, Ore./West Salem) both added quality looks.
Tough Night in Goal: Gannon’s Morgan Sinan (Cranberry Twp., Pa./Seneca Valley) faced just three total shots but saw both on-target efforts find the back of the net.
Physical Play: The match featured five yellow cards and 25 total fouls amid blustery Erie conditions.
Rare Home Defeat: The setback was Gannon’s first home loss this season and only its second defeat overall. It also marked the first time this season the Golden Knights failed to score at home.
Series Update: The Golden Knights now sit at 2-2-1 all-time against Shepherd.
Up Next
The Golden Knights will await potential selection for the 2025 NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Tournament. The final set of regional rankings will be released Wednesday, November 12, followed by the NCAA Selection Show on Monday, November 17 at 6:30 PM.