PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. – Women's Soccer opened their season on the road against NCAA Division III opponent University of Valley Forge on Friday, defeating Valley Forge 7-0.

Brittney Bartasavage (Andreas, PA / Lehighton Area) got things started for Schuylkill, scoring at the 14:41 mark unassisted. Zoe Gannon (Leesport, PA / Schuylkill Valley) extended Schuylkill's lead to 2-0 after finding the goal at the 23:11 mark. Schuylkill came out very aggressive in the first period, totaling 16 shots.

Mackenzie Miller (Auburn, PA / Nativity BVM) found Zoe Gannon (Leesport, PA / Schuylkill Valley) for her second goal of the contest less than five minutes into the second half. Gannon returned the favor, finding Miller for her first career goal at 62:16. Miller did not let up as she went on to score two more times at 75:54 and at 82:05. Evelyn Crall (Chillicothe, OH / Chillicothe) scored the final goal for Schuylkill with less than four minutes to go in regulation.

Schuylkill totaled 23 shots on goal for the contest. Goalkeeper Victoria Grimm (Jonestown, PA / Northern Lebanon Area) won her matchup, finishing with a save and allowing no goals in the victory.

Schuylkill (1-0 overall, 0-0 PSUAC) will compete at home for the first time this season on Wednesday, September 16 as the host NAIA opponent Washington Adventist. Game time is at 4:00 p.m.