After a slow start and Grove City managing most of the first half, captain Shelby Lloyd made strong tackles and key passes to help energize the Lions. Shelby's energy became contagious and helped push the Lions to go ahead 1-0. The goal was scored by Sami Pace after Alex Bilka dribbled past a defender and notched the assist.
Before the end of the first half, Taylor Troyan made three game changing saves. By keeping Grove City off the scoreboard, Taylor gave the Lions much needed energy going into halftime.
After a short talk at halftime and a few changes, the Lions were jumped started by midfielder's Ally Lonas, Gionna Fonseca and defender Rachel Weyand. Energy in the second half helped the Lions hold off Grove City forwards and midfields from netting the equalizer. After 55 minutes of hard play from both teams, Ally Lonas fired a free kick into the box and Sami Pace headed the ball into the goal to go ahead 2-0.
With the final minutes on clock, Taylor Troyan made more key saves to help the Lions secure the shutout and give the Penn State Behrend Lions their sixth win of the season.
The Lions return to action this Saturday at 2pm against Washington and Jefferson.
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