The Lancaster Bible College women's soccer team continued its win a game, lose a game trend on Saturday afternoon, as the Chargers lost to Penn College, 1-0 in Williamsport, Pa. The Chargers are now 6-6 overall this season and 2-3 in North Eastern Athletic Conference play, while the Wildcats improved to 4-5-1 overall and 3-2 in conference action.
 
How it Happened: Both teams had early offensive chances over the first 15 minutes of the contest, as Lancaster Bible's Sarah Kumher and Bryanna Hoover had shots. Lancaster Bible goalkeeper Rheeana Miles had two saves over the course of the opening 15 minutes, and finished the first half with five saves.
 
The teams traded offensive chances in the second half, though there was little in the way of offense over a 25-minute span of the second frame. Late in the second half, Lancaster Bible committed a questionable foul in the box, and Penn College was awarded a penalty kick.
 
Abby Williams converted the ensuing penalty kick try with 2:18 remaining, and though Lancaster Bible had a late corner kick try, the Chargers could not convert, and lost, 1-0.
 
Statistically Speaking: Penn College led in shots, 13-8, including 7-5 in shots on goal…The Wildcats also led in corner kicks, 3-2…Miles finished with six saves for the Chargers…Hoover finished with a team-high three shots, while Samantha Koons had two shots for the Chargers.

The Coach Says: "We played really well together as a team in the second half," Lancaster Bible Head Coach Ally Long said. "I've been so proud of the girls and how hard they battle together and encourage one another. Our ultimate goal is to be a light to those around us, and the team does that so well. We unfortunately let one call decide the game today, but that's the great thing about soccer, anyone can win one any given day. Penn College has a solid team, and we didn't take care of the chances we had earlier in the game."
 
News & Notes: Lancaster Bible is now 2-2-2 all-time against Penn College…The Chargers lost to the Wildcats, 2-0 last season in Lancaster…The Chargers are now 3-3 on the road this season, and also 3-3 at home this season…Miles has started the past four games in goal for the Chargers, and allowed five goals, though four of them came in a loss to Penn St. Berks.
 
Up Next: Lancaster Bible is off until next Saturday and Sunday when the Chargers travel to upstate New York to face Wells on Saturday at 2 p.m., and Keuka on Sunday at 3 p.m.