Greco's Pair Lifts Pacers Past Falcons
Erica Greco scripted both Marywood goals in a 2-0 victory

Greco's Pair Lifts Pacers Past Falcons

Women's Soccer - 10/7/2014 6:38:00 PM

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Scranton, PA – Marywood University picked up its second consecutive victory with a 2-0 victory over Cedar Crest College Tuesday in Colonial States Athletic Conference women's soccer action. The Pacers (3-8, 3-1 CSAC) have won three straight CSAC contests.

Erica Greco scored both Pacer goals for her first career multi-goal game. Kimberly Vogan added an assist.

Greco put the Pacers ahead in the 20th minute. Vogan manufactured a breakaway chance for Greco on a pass from the left flank at midfield. Greco took the feed and put a hard shot past the goalkeeper.

After a long 61-minute scoreless drought in the game, Greco added a well-needed cushion to the lead. Following a corner kick chance, Greco evaded her defender and struck a shot from 10 yards out to the far right post.

Marywood outshot the Falcons 24-1 with 13 on target. The Pacers had a 7-4 advantage in corner kicks.

Cedar Crest's Nelani Velasquez performed well in goal with 11 saves. Emily Osborne and Victoria Pezdirtz combined for a shutout.

The Marywood defense has not allowed a goal in 194 minutes.

The Pacers travel to Cabrini College for a key matchup Saturday at noon.
 
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