THE FACTS
McDaniel (1-0) 3, Catholic (0-1) 0
What: Non-conference women's soccer game
When: Thursday, Sept. 2
Where: Washington, D.C.

THE SKINNY STORY
McDaniel scored twice in the first half and added a third early in the second half for a 3-0 win over Catholic in the season opener for both teams.

THE LEADERS
• Hannah Schepers (Port Deposit, Md./St. Mark's) led the Green Terror with a goal and an assist.

FOR THE FOES
• Molly Krzywicki made two first-half saves in goal for the Cardinals.

THE REST OF THE STORY
• Taylor Clawson (Waynesboro, Pa./Waynesboro Area) opened the scoring off a rebound in the box just 7:23 into the game.
• Hannah Schepers found an open net after a goalie misplay to finish a long boot from Katherine Carstensen (Pearl River, N.Y./Pearl River) in the 25th minute.
• Schepers lobbed a ball into the box from the right side, where Maddie Schwartz (Lancaster, Pa./Hempfield) finished just 2:25 into the second half.

THE INSIDE STORY
• Taylor Clawson also scored the first goal of the 2019 season – her rookie campaign. It was also the last time the now-junior found the back of the net.
• The Katherine Carstensen assist in the 25th minute was her first collegiate point. She also had four saves in goal.
• McDaniel finished with a 19-11 advantage in shots and 5-2 edge in corner kicks.
• It marked the first time the Green Terror has opened the season with a road shutout win since 2013.

NEXT UP
McDaniel returns to action in the home opener against Lebanon Valley on Saturday. Game time is 1 p.m.