By Kevin Skolny / The Jambar
The Youngstown State University women’s soccer team defeated Wright State University for its second straight conference win Oct. 11 at Farmers National Bank Field.
The Penguins hold a two-game win streak after a rough start to the season. They climbed to a record of 4-7-2, while the Raiders fell to 3-7-1.
As of Today, the Penguins are 10-3-3 in games played in the last week of September through October since 2022.
The ‘Guins got started early in the 13th minute, as sophomore Eva Sunjevaric assisted redshirt freshman Sara Felder on her third goal of the season. The score broke the nil-nil tie and was the only score of the game, resulting in a 1-nil final.
However, both teams received multiple opportunities for several shots on goal throughout the game.
For the Penguins, senior Maddie Keister, junior Chloe Weiland and junior Sophia Blankenship would each get shot attempts spread throughout the game.
However, the Raiders made sure it was a busy day for redshirt-freshman goalkeeper Maya Naimoli, as she secured an additional six saves. This includes a game-sealing save in the 87th minute, as Wright State would not get another chance to put a shot on goal.
Naimoli recorded her third career shutout, while climbing to 68 career saves.
The Penguins will look to continue their winning ways as they hit the road again Oct. 10 to take on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers, who are currently ranked No. 2 in the Horizon League standings.
Youngstown State will stay in Wisconsin as it heads to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay on Oct. 13 to go up against the Phoenix, who are coming off a 4-1 win against Cleveland State University.
Both games will be available to watch on ESPN+.
