RECAP: Pacers Away Games

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Marywood Athletics had a tough away week through October 1st.

There were four total away games this week for the Marywood Pacers. However, not everyone came home with a win.

Women’s Soccer

The women’s soccer team headed to Edwardsville, Pennsylvania to take on Wilkes University. After two goals scored within minutes of each other in the first half, freshman forward Melissa Boles scored the sole goal for the Pacers. She was assisted by junior forward Elizabeth Levine.

The team fell to Wilkes with a final score of 3-1. There were 10 shots attempted by the Pacers, and 18 saves. Their record for the season is even at 4-4. They next play at Cazenovia College on Sunday, October 3, at 1 p.m.

Men’s Golf

Another Pacer team playing Wilkes this week was the men’s golf team. Freshman Francesco Pazzaglia came in first place shooting 77 +5. Ben Williams, a sophomore, placed 4th shooting 87 +15. There was a tie for 6th place between sophomores Landon Firmstone and Colin Virkitis, both shooting 91 +19. Rounding out the Pacers’ scores was sophomore Luke Flederbach, shooting 96 +24, finishing in 8th place.

The men’s golf team beat Wilkes 351-346. Their record improved to 1-1. They will play a home game at StoneHedge Golf Course in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania on Saturday, October 2, at 12 p.m. against New Jersey City University.

Women’s Tennis

A short trip to the University of Scranton’s tennis courts was taken on Wednesday for the Pacers. Unfortunately the team would fall to the Royals, 2-7. The two winning matches were the number 3 and 4 singles matches. Sophomore Faith Kendricks defeated sophomore Angela Lovato, 6-2, 7-5. Senior Lyndsey Medric staved off sophomore Maddy Tratthen 6-1, 6-2.

The women’s tennis team’s record dropped to 1-3 for the season. They next take to the court at home against Muhlenberg College on Saturday, October 2, at 11 a.m.

Volleyball

The Pacers volleyball team fell to Widener University Thursday with a final score of 3-0. Leading the team in kills was sophomore Rebecca Klemovitch with 8. Klemovitch also led in blocks with 2. Junior Shannon Corr had a standout game, with 3 kills, 1 ace, 1 assist, and 8 digs.

Volleyball’s next non-tri-match will be against Cabrini University in Radnor, Pennsylvania. This Atlantic East Conference matchup will be held Thursday, October 7, at 7 p.m.

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