Aston, Pa. (October 20, 2026) – Alvernia women's soccer (5-5-4, 2-2-2 MAC) committed a crucial foul with under ten minutes remaining, which led to a draw with Neumann (2-9-3, 0-3-2 MAC), as each game proves more critical toward a potential Commonwealth playoff berth.
In their first match up since 2007, now as MAC Commonwealth foes, Alvernia's Abby Stair broke the ice and scored her second goal of the season in the 19th minute of play. The Golden Wolves held the lead for 68 minutes before fouling the Knights inside their box and gifting them a penalty kick that ultimately tied the match and led to a draw, their fourth of the season and second in conference play.
How it Happened:
- The Golden Wolves got to work early as Emily Walter fired a shot on goal that was turned aside by the Neumann goalkeeper just within the second minute of play.
- The Knights answered with some offensive pressure of their own just seven minutes later, but the Alvernia defense played stubbornly and allowed just one shot attempt that was blocked.
- A flurry of shots sprouted just two minutes later courtesy of Tayler Flaherty, Faith Greenday, and Emily Walter, which left the Golden Wolves knocking on the door.
- Minutes later, Abby Stair forced a corner kick for the Golden Wolves. Tayler Flaherty sent a high-flying ball into the box that was punched away by the Neumann goalkeeper but found the foot of Abby Stair, who tapped the ball into the back of the net to break the ice and take a 1-0 lead.
- The remainder of the half belonged to the Golden Wolves, who outpaced the Knights in shots, 11-4.
- The Golden Wolves held the lead for 68 minutes until they made a crucial error inside the box that gave the Knights a golden opportunity to even the game with a penalty kick.
- Neumann connected and evened the match with just seven minutes remaining to force the draw.
- In desperation, Sarah Ashley took a strike that was net-bound with just under one minute to play, but the Neumann goalkeeper sprawled out and made a great diving save to keep the Golden Wolves at bay and earn her team the draw.
Inside the Box Score:
- Four Golden Wolves took four or more shots, with Tayler Flaherty and Faith Greenday taking five each. Sarah Ashley and Abby Stair took four shots each.
- Abby Rowley made seven saves, which marked a season high for the sophomore keeper.
- The Golden Wolves dominated the box score, nearly doubling the Knights' shots, 22-13, but trailed the Knights by one shot on goal, as the Knights bested the Golden Wolves, 8-7.
Up Next:
- The Golden Wolves will travel to York College this Saturday in a game that will play a critical role in keeping their MAC Commonwealth postseason hopes alive. That game is set to kick off at 12:00 PM.
