Juniata Nets Victory With Late Goal

ALTOONA, Pa. - Katie Young punched home a rebound at the 75:33 mark to break a 1-1 deadlock and give visiting Juniata College a 2-1 win over Penn State Altoona in NCAA women's soccer action Thursday. 

It was the season opener for the host Lions, who jumped on top quickly after freshman Danielle Ivancich converted a pass from classmate Allison Thompson just seven minutes into the game.  The hookup marked the first career points for both players.

The Lady Eagles answered just before intermission when Sarah Ruggiero booted home a goal at the 41:26 mark to even the score.  Teammates Amanda Broadwell and Caitlin Bigelow were each awarded assists.  Young's heroics came with less than 15 minutes to play as the contest seemed destined for overtime.

Penn State Altoona managed 12 shots on the game compared to 23 attempts by Juniata.  Both goalkeepers had stellar evenings as Altoona's Carol Opiela tallied eight saves and Lady Eagles' keeper Lisa Russo had seven.