RMU Women Dropto 0-4, Lose At Canisius

Buffalo, N.Y. (Aug. 28, 2016) – Canisius College took the lead in the 12th minute and never looked back as they upended the Robert Morris University women’s soccer team, 3-0, at Demske Sports Complex in Buffalo, N.Y., Sunday afternoon. The Colonials slip to 0-3 on the season while Canisius gets its first victory against three losses.
 
Elizabeth Ash gave the Griffs the lead in the 12th minute, cutting inside her defender and placing a left footed shot in the upper left hand corner from 18 yards out. Maddie and Callie Good were credited with the assists. Gretta Dry made it 2-0 in the 27th minute as a long throw-in was headed to the center of the Colonials box. Kayla Kelley saved the ball off the line, but Dry was there to knock home the rebound.
 
Canisius carried the 2-0 advantage into the break before stretching the margin to 3-0 on the 49th minute. A long ball through the defense by Dry found Sabrina Fitzgerald behind the defense. With Makenzie Shearson changing from net, Fitzgerald calmly slotted her shot inside the left post.
 
Canisius held a 12-10 advantage in shots. Only Erin Ritzer, with six shots, and Kasia Bak, with four, were credited with shots in the game. Shearson finished with four saves.
 
Robert Morris continues its four-game road trip next Sunday, Sept. 4, when they take on Penn in a 3:00 p.m. match.

John Krysinsky

John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets. He is also author of 'Miracle on the Mon' -- a book about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, which chronicles the club, particularly the early years of Highmark Stadium with the narrative leading up to and centered around a remarkable match that helped provide a spark for the franchise. John has covered sports for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Sports Report, has served as color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and worked with OPTA Stats and broadcast teams for US Open Cup and International Champions Cup matches held in the US. Krysinsky also served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to the first-ever winning seasons and playoff berths (1996-98); head coach of North Catholic boys (2007-08), associate head coach of Shady Side Academy boys (2009-2014).