The Lancaster Bible College women's soccer team lost its second straight game on Friday, falling to Morrisville State, 1-0 at the Donald H. Funk Field. The Chargers are now 8-9 overall and 4-6 in North Eastern Athletic Conference play, while the Mustangs improved to 5-11 overall and 3-7 in NEAC action. Despite the loss, Lancaster Bible controls its own destiny to the NEAC Playoffs, as the Chargers need to defeat Cazenovia on Saturday, and Lancaster Bible is in.
 
How it Happened: The teams split the early possession on Friday, but Morrisville State caught a break in the seventh minute, as a crossing pass in the Lancaster Bible box caught the arm of defender Julianne Miller, and gave the Mustangs a penalty kick.
 
Morrisville State freshman Hailey Moriarty stepped up and drilled a shot into the lower left-hand corner to convert the penalty kick, and give the Mustangs a 1-0 lead.
 
The Chargers held possession of the ball for much of the rest of the first half, but couldn't convert any chances, and trailed, 1-0 at halftime.
 
Lancaster Bible posted eight shots in the second half, but none could get past Morrisville State goalkeeper Meaghan Miller, and the Chargers dropped their second straight contest.
 
Statistically Speaking: Lancaster Bible outshot the Mustangs, 14-4, including 9-2 in shots on goal…The Chargers also held a 5-1 advantage in corner kick opportunities…Miller made eight saves to earn the win for the Mustangs…Erin Mikula made one save for the Chargers.
 
News & Notes: Lancaster Bible is now 7-2 all-time against Morrisville State…The Chargers defeated the Mustangs, 2-1 last season in Morrisville, N.Y…Lancaster Bible is now 4-4 at the Donald H. Funk Field this season…The Chargers had rotated wins and losses in their previous nine games prior to Friday's loss…Friday was the fifth time this season Lancaster Bible has been held to zero goals.
 
Up Next: Lancaster Bible will wrap-up its regular season on Saturday as the Chargers host Cazenovia at 3:15 p.m…Saturday will also be Senior Day, as the Chargers will honor their 10 seniors prior to the contest.