The University of Pennsylvania women's soccer team traveled to Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium in Stony Brook, New York, where they faced off against the Seawolves in a tightly contested match that ended in a 2-0 defeat.
From the opening whistle, Penn's defense held firm, keeping the score level through a disciplined first half despite Stony Brook's early possession advantage.
A Second-Half Turnaround
The deadlock was broken in the 72nd minute when Allison George slipped a well‑timed pass to Eva Sprewell, whose strike found the net to put the hosts ahead.
Stony Brook doubled their lead just fourteen minutes later, capitalizing on a defensive lapse. Hedvig Helling's cross from the left flank was met by Emily Lemke, who rose to head the ball into the net for the second goal.
Penn managed 11 shots over the course of the game, three of which tested the Seawolves' keeper, while Stony Brook outshot them 17 to 6, including six on target, underscoring the pressure they applied in the final third.
In goal, Megan Graves played the full 90 minutes for the fourth straight appearance, making four saves but ultimately unable to stop the second‑half onslaught.
Avery Chapel led the Quakers' attacking efforts with three attempts, one on target, while classmates Kylie Emmanuel and Abbey Cook each added two shots, the latter's effort curling just wide of the post.
Midfield stability was briefly disrupted when Eden Veenema earned a yellow card in the 40th minute, forcing Penn to play a man down for a short spell.
Despite the loss, the team showed moments of resilience and will look to regroup as they close out the season, hoping to translate these performances into future successes.