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Late equalizer from Taylor Day secures 1-1 draw for Robert Morris women’s soccer

A late equalizer from Taylor Day helped RMU secure a 1-1 tie against Northern Kentucky University (NKU) on Saturday.

The never say die Colonials now sit at 3-4-5 overall and 2-1-2 in Horizon League play.

It was the second straight match where Robert Morris found an equalizer in the second half.

HOW IT HAPPENED 

RMU registered one shot and one corner kick during the first half.  NKU’s Meghan Belrose received a yellow card in the 25th minute.

NKU quickly broke the deadlock, scoring just 21 seconds into the second half with a goal by Lilly Yordy.

In the 54th minute, NKU’s Alyssa Carnes was shown a yellow card.

RMU leveled the game with 10 minutes remaining. Jillian Marvin sent in a free-kick from 40 yards out, which found Taylor Day at the back post for the equalizer.

RMU WSOC POST MATCH NOTES 

  • NKU led the match with seven shots, including three on target, while RMU managed three shots and one on goal.
  • Both teams earned two corner kicks.
  • The Colonials committed 11 fouls, while the Norse had six fouls and two yellow cards.
  • Eight RMU players played the entire 90 minutes: Emerson JohngarloJillian MarvinShauna GambleEmily RoccoAva TretheweyHaleigh FinaleTaylor Day, and Julia Becerra.
  • Graduate goaltender Brenna Murray made two saves.
  • Junior midfielder Taylor Day, from Las Vegas, Nevada, netted her first goal of the season and fifth of her career to help RMU earn a crucial point in the standings.
  • Jillian Marvin recorded her team-leading third assist of the season.

UP NEXT
RMU will head to Cleveland State on Thursday, October 10, for a Horizon League matchup at 4:00 PM.

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).

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