{"id":277563,"date":"2025-11-12T02:23:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T02:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/277563\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T02:23:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T02:23:19","slug":"no-9-womens-soccer-falls-to-shepherd-in-psac-quarterfinal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/277563\/","title":{"rendered":"No. 9 Women\u2019s Soccer Falls to Shepherd in PSAC Quarterfinal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PSAC_Primary_Dark_Background.png\" alt=\"PSAC Tournament \"\/><\/p>\n<p>                Next Game:<\/p>\n<p>vs. PSAC Tournament <\/p>\n<p>11\/14\/2025 | TBA<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Nov. 14 (Fri) \/ TBA&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sidearm-story-template-next-game-opponent-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PSAC_Primary_Dark_Background.png\" alt=\"PSAC Tournament \"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                        vs.\u00a0PSAC Tournament &#13;\n                    <\/p>\n<p>                             &#13;<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\u00a0The No. 9 Gannon women&#8217;s soccer team saw its postseason run halted on Tuesday night, falling 2-0 to Shepherd in the PSAC Quarterfinals at McConnell Family Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>It was a physical and chilly evening that marked Gannon&#8217;s first home loss of the season and the first time all year the Golden Knights trailed at halftime, but Gannon couldn&#8217;t get on the scoreboard despite outshooting Shepherd 16\u20133.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The 2025 PSAC Women&#8217;s Soccer Championship\u00a0will 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.<\/p>\n<p>The match was a rematch of last year&#8217;s NCAA Division II Round of 16 contest, which Shepherd also won 1-0.<\/p>\n<p>THE GAME FACTS<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nScore: Shepherd 2, Gannon 0<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nRecords: Shepherd (9-1-6), Gannon (15-2-2)<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nLocation: McConnell Family Stadium \u2013 Erie, Pa.<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nDate: November 11, 2025<\/p>\n<p>THE KNIGHT CAP<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\tGritty Battle: Despite the scoreline, Gannon generated the majority of scoring chances, outshooting Shepherd 16-3 and earning a 9-2 edge in corner kicks.&#13;<br \/>\n\tEarly Setback: The Rams opened the scoring in the 40th minute when Reagan Ackermann finished off a pass from Adrianna Morales.&#13;<br \/>\n\tLate Dagger: Josie Beezel sealed the match with an 86th-minute goal to make it 2-0.&#13;<br \/>\n\tOffensive Pressure: <a href=\"https:\/\/gannonsports.com\/sports\/womens-soccer\/roster\/brooklyn-respecki\/11025\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"11025\" target=\"_blank\">Brooklyn Respecki<\/a> (McKean, Pa.\/General McLane) and <a href=\"https:\/\/gannonsports.com\/sports\/womens-soccer\/roster\/olivia-dixon\/11038\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"11038\" target=\"_blank\">Olivia Dixon<\/a> (Erie, Pa.\/Cathedral Prep) each tallied two shots on goal, while <a href=\"https:\/\/gannonsports.com\/sports\/womens-soccer\/roster\/grace-emanuel\/11009\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"11009\" target=\"_blank\">Grace Emanuel<\/a> (Erie, Pa.\/McDowell) and <a href=\"https:\/\/gannonsports.com\/sports\/womens-soccer\/roster\/maddy-endler\/11010\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"11010\" target=\"_blank\">Maddy Endler<\/a> (Salem, Ore.\/West Salem) both added quality looks.&#13;<br \/>\n\tTough Night in Goal: Gannon&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/gannonsports.com\/sports\/womens-soccer\/roster\/morgan-sinan\/11030\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"11030\" target=\"_blank\">Morgan Sinan<\/a> (Cranberry Twp., Pa.\/Seneca Valley) faced just three total shots but saw both on-target efforts find the back of the net.&#13;<br \/>\n\tPhysical Play: The match featured five yellow cards and 25 total fouls amid blustery Erie conditions.&#13;<br \/>\n\tRare Home Defeat: The setback was Gannon&#8217;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.&#13;<br \/>\n\tSeries Update: The Golden Knights now sit at 2-2-1 all-time against Shepherd.&#13;<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\u00a0Up Next<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nThe Golden Knights will await potential selection for the 2025 NCAA Division II Women&#8217;s Soccer Tournament. 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