Savannah, Ga. – A lengthy lightning delay prolonged the middle of the regular season-opener setback for the Adelphi University women's soccer team just after host Armstrong State went 1-0 to start the second half.

After a scoreless first half that saw the Pirates (1-0) control the shot chart 10-5, the host kept up the attack that resulted in a 51st minute tally for Jenny Allen. Following the strike for Armstrong, a strike from the skies start a long delay in the 58th minute that caused both teams to retreat to the sidelines.

After multiple lightning strikes and storms held up the delay for a few hours, both teams returned to the pitch. Armstrong kept up its attack, outshooting the Panthers (0-1) 9-2 in the second half to finish the game with a 19-7 advantage. With that, the Brown and Gold were unable to generate an equalizer despite three corner kicks in the final period.

Tested for much of her collegiate debut, Anne Marie Ulliac finished the game with six saves while the Adelphi defense added two defensive saves, including one from Taylor Salmon in the first half.

Victoria Antonino led the team with two shots while Kelsey Simpson, Kelsey Malles, and Meaghan Simmonds each put an attempt on goal for the Panthers.
Adelphi returns to action this Sunday back on the field of Armstrong to face UNC Pembroke at 1:30 pm.