CLEVELAND, Ohio – The No. 8 Case Western Reserve scored a late second-half goal to defeat Penn State Behrend 1-0 in non-conference action on Wednesday night.

Score: No. 8 Case Western 1, Behrend 0
Records: No. 8 Case Western (7-0-1), Behrend (3-4)

Key Moments

* Case Western broke the scoreless tie with 19:34 left in the game
* After a defensive battle for nearly 70 minutes and 20 shots later, the Spartans avoided going without a goal at home for the first time since October 18, 2019
* Sydney Schenk took a pass down the middle from Avery Reiman and tucked it in the low left for the lone goal of the game
* Riley Morningstar (North Huntingdon, PA/Norwin) was a main reason the Lions held on in the game with nine saves
* Case Western held an 24-2 advantage in shots, including a 14-2 edge in the first half alone
* Christine Patterson (McKean, PA/General McLane) had a direct kick opportunity in the 67^th minute from 30 yards out but the Spartan defense held their line and cleared the ball

Up Next:

* The Lions return to action on Saturday against La Roche in the AMCC opener. Game time is 2 p.m.