MOON TOWNSHIP, PA – In the first meeting of the programs, the Dartmouth women's soccer drew 1-1 against the Robert Morris Colonials on Sunday afternoon. Junior
Hailey Rorick scores a goal in her second straight game.
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The Big Green move to 3-2-1 while RMU sits at 1-3-3. The Big Green close out non-conference play in Pennsylvania.Â
In the opening minutes of the match, the Big Green were off to a strong start outshooting the Colonials 7-3 in the first 25 minutes. Dartmouth's offense kept attacking the RMU defense and created scoring opportunities. Constantly pressuring the Colonials, Dartmouth held a 12-4 shot advantage in the first period. After 45 minutes of play, both teams remained scoreless.Â
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At the start of the second half, Dartmouth charged toward the goal. Senior
Aleena Seales drew a foul in the box and the Big Green were awarded a penalty kick. In the 49
th minute, Rorick capitalized on the PK and scored her second goal of the season, 1-0. The Big Green kept attacking the goal but were stopped by the Colonials goalkeeper. Then, in the 83
rd minute, RMU score the equalizer to end the game in a 1-1 draw.Â
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The Big Green outshot RMU 21-8 with a 12-3 edge in shots on goal.Â
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Seales tallied five shots with one shot on goal and fifth-year
Daisy Granholm and junior
Mary Lundregan had four shots with three shots on goal.Â
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Dartmouth is set for its third straight road game as they head to Hamilton, N.Y. to face Colgate on Thursday, September 12 at 7 p.m.
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