In a tight contest, the women’s soccer team was shut out for the first time this season, falling in nonconference action.

The Waynesburg University women’s soccer team took on Pitt-Greensburg this past Tuesday, Sept. 19, at John F. Wiley Stadium. The Yellow Jackets were shut out for the first time this season, falling 1-0, bringing the team’s current record to 4-2-1.

Waynesburg was unable to find the back of the net despite dominating most of the game in multiple statistical areas. The Yellow Jackets brought a strong offensive attack, registering 15 shots on the evening, with five of those being on frame, but none of those shots got past sophomore goalkeeper Kaitlyn Watson.

Pitt-Greensburg only mustered two shots throughout the match, both of which were on net. The first shot of the game for the Bobcats snuck past sophomore goalkeeper Courtney Syfert in the 24th minute of the first half. That goal turned out to be the game-winner, as Waynesburg dropped the decision 1-0.

Despite ultimately losing, Waynesburg controled the game in the offensive zone, exemplified by its seven corner kicks. The Yellow Jackets had many scoring opportunities throughout the game, but were not able to capitalize despite controlling the ball for a majority of the contest. The Pitt-Greensburg defense was able to shut down the offensive efforts of Waynesburg following the Panther’s goal in the first half.

The change in play, according to senior defender Sam Nichols, was something that was a little unexpected.

“After Pitt [Greensburg] scored, I didn’t expect them to play more defensively,” said Nichols. “I thought they’d play more offensively and push the ball up the field to score with the momentum they had from the goal.”

On a high note, Syfert was recognized by the Presidents’ Athletic Conference and Eastern College Athletic Conference this past week by being named Goalkeeper and Defensive Player of the Week. After missing a few games early in the season due to an injury, the sophomore registered back-to-back shutouts in her return to the pitch earlier.

The Yellow Jackets will be back in action this Saturday, Sept. 23, for the last of six straight home matches. The team hosts Salem College at 3 p.m.

The Yellow Jackets will begin Presidents’ Athletic Conference play next Friday, Sept. 29, as they travel to Latrobe, Pennsylvania, to take on Saint Vincent College at 4 p.m.