Behrend Top Redhawks in First Round

Penn State Behrend stepped past La Roche College this past Saturday and now head into AMCC Semi-Finals. Rain, 20mph winds and a high of 35° set the tone for cold and harsh conditions leading into the first half. Behrend kept their composure throughout the game and finished the second half strong to secure the AMCC First Round win.

Alex Bilka and Olivia Belack teamed up to score the first goal of the game; after Alex Bilka received a deep pass in the corner of Redhawk territory, she was able to find Belack inside the Redhawks penalty box for the 1-0 go ahead goal ten minutes into the game. The Lions dominated the rest of the first half, keeping possession and managing the game well. PSB created opportunities to score, but weren't able to put away any of their chances. Maddie Monte, Rachel Weyand, Caroline Mashyna, and Kylie Ransbury blanked La Roche in the first half, holding the Redhawks to zero shots on goal.

Alex Bilka took the game into her own hands in the second half. She would end up with six total points in the game, recording two goals and two assists. It only took Bilka two minutes into the second half to find Shelby Lloyd at the top of the penalty box. Lloyd was able to get a one-touch shot off in traffic for the 2-0 lead. The third goal put away the game, Leah Morra chipped a ball overtop of the Redhawk back line where Alex Bilka would slide and shoot the ball into the back of the net. Both teams would score a goal each to end the game, giving the Lions 4-1 victory.

The Lions return to action Wednesday for their AMCC Semi-Final matchup at Franciscan.