CARLISLE, Pa. – The Dickinson women's soccer and the 14th-ranked Swarthmore College went back-and-forth for 90 minutes, but neither side was able to find the back of the net as the two sides played to a scoreless draw on Wednesday night in Centennial Conference action at Miller Memorial Field.
First Half
- The opening ten minutes saw each side post one shot with Ava Gizzie missing wide of Pico Gray, while Anna Bitsko was answered by Sofie Aird.
- Swarthmore used the ensuing ten minutes to tally three shots as Celia Kanellakos forced two stops by Gray.
- Each keeper was called upon once more prior to the 25-minute mark when Aird denied Ava Prisco and Gray shutdown Charlotte Sims.
- The next four chances belonged to the Garnet as three corners led to four shots and two stops for Gray.
- Dickinson had an opportunity to breakthrough just prior to the halftime break, but the offering from Ivana Vukas missed just over the left corner of the goal.
Second Half
- Just over five minutes in Dickinson would send the ball in the direction of Aird's net, unfortunately it sailed over the top.
- The teams shared the next six shots with Gray denying both Charlotte Carleton and Jordan Vrees, while Emma Barrabee, Norah Heacock and Prisco all missed the target.
- Swarthmore recorded the following four chances forcing three more stops out of Gray.
- Inside the final minute both keepers were tested as Bridget Merkel was turned away by Aird, while just prior to the horn Gray denied Gizzie to save the draw.
Dickinson Leaders
- Shots – Barrabee, Merkel and Prisco (2)
- Saves – Gray (10)
Opponent Leaders
- Shots – Gizzie (8), Kanellakos (5)
- Saves – Aird (2)
Up Next
- Dickinson (8-1-4, 4-0-2 Centennial) returns to action on Saturday afternoon when they visit Bryn Mawr College at 1pm.
