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Winner John Carroll JCU (6-2-1, 0-0-0)
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Pitt.-Greensburg UPG (3-6-1, 0-0-0)
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John Carroll JCU
(6-2-1, 0-0-0)
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Pitt.-Greensburg UPG
(3-6-1, 0-0-0)
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Team 1 2 F
John Carroll JCU 1 2 3
Pitt.-Greensburg UPG 0 1 1
Abby Walker action shot
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Abby Walker scored her second collegiate goal to salt the game away

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | Joe Ginley '16, SID

Women's Soccer Stays Hot, Beating Pitt-Greensburg on the Road

The Blue Streaks notched a sixth straight victory

GREENSBURG, Pa. – The fantastic run continued on Wednesday afternoon for John Carroll Women's Soccer.

In a non-conference showdown at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, the Blue Streaks rolled for a 3-1 conquest on the grass pitch at Pitt-Greensburg. 

The Bobcats ended JCU's shutout streak, concluding JCU's run of blank sheets at five matches. Still, the Blue Streaks' win means more than a shutout. 

The Blue Streaks got on the board midway through the first half. Shortly after a Bobcats goalkick, JCU forced a turnover and a quick turnaround. Emily Patrzyk settled the ball and tapped a centering pass to Abby Smith. The senior hopped and took a quick touch before beautifully and athletically lofting a shot over the keeper's head. 

The tally was the second of the season for Smith and eighth of her collegiate career. The goal in the 22nd minute stood as the only goal heading into the break. 

JCU enjoyed a nice margin in shots in the first half, 7-2, including 3-0 in shots on goal. 

The Blue Streaks added a bigtime insurance goal in the 51st minute. After JCU matriculated the ball into Bobcats territory, the Blue Streaks flipped the field from left to right to Abby Smith, with the senior beating a Bobcat on the right flank. The Bay Village native sent in an arching cross into the box, and Emily Patrzyk headed it into the net for a wonderful score. 

The visitors added to the advantage in the 59th minute. Following a short pass out of a corner from Alli Malinky, Abby Walker hammered a high shot over the mass of players ahead of her. The ball tapped off the crossbar and in for a goal. Walker's goal marked the second of her JCU career. 

Madison Skeese received the start in net and played the full 90 minutes. JCU finished ahead in shots, 14-4, and shots on goal, 8-1. 

Next Up
The Blue Streaks return home for a big challenge on Saturday. John Carroll will take on the University of Chicago, ranked #8 in the latest United Soccer Coaches Division III poll. JCU will celebrate Senior Day at Don Shula Stadium before a 12 pm start. 
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Scoring Summary

Scoring Summary
Scoring Team Scoring Play
21:33
JCU Abby Smith (2)
Assisted By: Emily Patrzyk
GOAL by JCU Smith, Abby Assist by Patrzyk, Emily.
50:53
JCU Emily Patrzyk (3)
Assisted By: Abby Smith
GOAL by JCU Patrzyk, Emily Assist by Smith, Abby.
58:58
JCU Abby Walker (1)
Assisted By: Alli Malinky
GOAL by JCU Walker, Abby Assist by Malinky, Alli.
67:51
UPG Sydney Hares (1)
GOAL by UPG Hares, Sydney.

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