Towson, Md. – The Juniata College women's soccer team beat Landmark Conference opponent, Goucher College, 5-2 on Saturday afternoon in Towson, Md.

Caitlin Bigelow (La Mesa, Calif./The Academy of Our Lady of Peace) kicked off the scoring with a header in the tenth minute of the match off a combination feed from Erin Eddinger (Barto, Pa./Boyertown) and Alicia Snyder (Jonestown, Pa./Northern Lebanon).  Lauren Brant (Gilbertsville, Pa./Boyertown) finished off an assist from Aimee Radic (Belle Vernon, Pa./Belle Vernon Area) from outside the 18-yard box in the 30^th minute.  Radic also assisted Heather Hodge (York, Pa./York Suburban) off of a free kick in the 34^th minute. 

Juniata's scoring was interrupted by a goal from Shay Kettner assisted by Sam Schlosburg in the 43^rd minute.  The Eagles answered with an unassisted goal by Jennifer Graves (Manchester, Ct./Manchester). Kettner responded with another goal for the Gophers assisted by K. Matthew Parker in the 69^th minute. Finally, Jennifer Novak (Rome, Pa./Northeast Bradford) topped off the scoring for the game with an assist by Paula Pryor (Westbrookville, Ny./Burke Catholic). 

Kristen Penska (North Huntingdon, Pa./Norwin) defended the net for the Eagles, making five saves in 82 minutes of play.  Gabriella Ricciardi (Massapequa, N.Y./Massepequa) subbed in for the last 9 minutes of the match but was not challenged.  The Gophers played two keepers, including Regan Foy with three saves, and Kellen Matthews with six. 

Juniata outshot Goucher 23-13 and had two corner kicks compared to three from Goucher.

Juniata returns to the action on Wednesday, Sept. 29, when it hosts Westminster College at Winton Hill Field for a non-conference match.

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