Women's Soccer: Bison Earn PAC Win Against Golden Tornadoes

BEAVER FALLS, Pa.  – The Bethany College women's soccer team took on PAC foe Geneva College Wednesday evening. The Bison defeated the Golden Tornadoes, 4-1.  

THE HIGHLIGHTS

• Bethany the lead first after Monica Bird found the back of the net in the 9^th minute of play.
• Geneva knotted the match at 1-1 in the 31^st minute.
• The Bison didn't trail long scoring one minute later. Monica Bird found a trailing Emily Wenger to give the Bison a 2-1 lead.
• Minutes later, the Bison added to their lead after Mallory Peyton scored off of a free kick in the 36^th minute.
• In the second half, Monica Bird scored her second goal of the game to give Bethany the three goal lead.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Bethany held the shot advantage outshooting the Golden Tornadoes, 16-13.
• Both teams registered five saves.

INSIDE THE MATCH

• Freshman Mallory Peyton scored her first collegiate goal.
• Monica Bird finished the match with two goals and one assist.
• Morgan Keelan had one assist and Emily Wenger scored her third goal of the season.
• Tonight's win was Bethany's first PAC win since defeating Saint Vincent, 2-1 during the shortened COVID season in 2020-21.

RECORDS

Bethany College Bison – 7-1-2 (0-1-0 PAC)

Geneva College Golden Tornadoes – 3-5-2 (1-1-0 PAC)

WHAT'S NEXT?

Bethany returns to action on Friday, Sept. 30 when they host Franciscan University at 5 pm on Don Ault Field at Bison Stadium.