#1 Penn State Behrend (14-3-2, 8-0 AMCC) vs #2 Pitt-Greensburg (9-7-3, 6-1-1 AMCC)
Date:Â Saturday November 8th, 2:00PMÂ | Location:Â Penn State Behrend
The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) women's soccer title is on the line as top-seeded Penn State Behrend hosts second-seeded Pitt-Greensburg in a highly anticipated championship clash. The winner will earn the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. This marks the 5th season in a row the Lions and Bobcats will faceoff in the AMCC title contest.Â
Road to the Final
Penn State Behrend punched its ticket to the final with a dominant 4-0 win over Penn State Altoona in the semifinals. Pitt-Greensburg advanced in dramatic fashion, edging Alfred State in penalty kicks after a scoreless draw through regulation and two overtime periods.
Season Series Recap
The teams met earlier this season on October 11, with Behrend narrowly escaping with a 1-0 victory thanks to a goal from Marlene Andrade. That result remains Pitt-Greensburg's only conference loss of the season, as well as the only goal allowed in conference play.Â
Players to Watch
Penn State Behrend
- Bri Ross – Leads the Lions with 12 goals and 7 assists, a constant attacking threat.
- Marlene Andrade – Scored the game-winner in the previous matchup and has 8 goals and 6 assists.
- Riley Morningstar – A wall in goal with 43 saves and zero goals allowed in AMCC play.
Pitt-Greensburg
- Bella Carroto – The Bobcats' leading scorer with 13 goals.
- Megan Hickey – A dynamic forward with 9 goals and 4 assists.
- Maya Wertelet – Balanced contributor with 6 goals and 6 assists.
- Tiger Santia – Anchors a defense that has allowed just one goal in conference play and leads the team with 10 assists.
- Kira Howcroft – Has conceded only one goal in AMCC action and made six crucial saves in the semifinal shutout.
What's at Stake
Beyond the AMCC crown, the winner secures a spot in the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Tournament. Both teams have shown championship-caliber form, setting the stage for a thrilling finale.