Bronx, N.Y. – The Lehman College women's soccer team concluded its three-game home-stand on Saturday, losing a 3-0 non-conference decision to Purchase College at South Field. With the loss, the Lightning fall to a 3-5 overall record, while the Panthers improve to 2-5-2.
Midfielder Hanna Pokines opened the scoring for Purchase in the 24th minute to give the visitors a 1-0 advantage heading into the break. The Panthers struck again just two minutes into the second half when defender Kelly Schmidt extended the lead to 2-0. Defender Maggie Obman capably closed out the scoring for Purchase, netting the final goal in the 61st minute.
The bright spot for Lehman was goalkeeper
Katelyn Rice, who racked up eight saves on the day to keep the Lightning within striking distance.
Lehman will look to bounce back as they kick off a three-game road stretch next Thursday, October 15. The Lightning travel to Allentown, Pa., to take on Cedar Crest College in a non-conference match-up scheduled for 3:30 pm ET.
