Adelphi University Athletics

Garden City, N.Y. – Head coach Brooke DeRosa and the Adelphi women's soccer team took a quick break from Northeast 10 play on Wednesday afternoon to face off against one of the PSAC's top teams, Gannon.

Series History: 

• Adelphi (5-5-1, 2-3-0 NE10) moves to 1-2 against Gannon since December 2023. The last matchup was a 5-1 Golden Knights victory on October 15, 2025, in Erie, Pa.

Highlights:

• Maddy Catalanotti made four saves.
• Bethany Solari tallied a team-high three shots and had the lone Panther shot on goal.
• Kayleigh Goodrich recorded two shots, both of which were great chances at net.
• Sarah Winnegar, Carmen Reinerink and Goodrich played all 90 minutes.

How It Happened:

• Adelphi pushed the pace early, with Goodrich having a great chance just two minutes in, but her shot sailed high.
• The teams went back and forth, with a plethora of throw-ins for both sides.
• As the half progressed, Gannon began to gain more possession, keeping the ball in Adelphi's end.
• In the 28th minute, the Golden Knights struck after a well-placed kick from midfield found Maggie Piper, who gave the visitors the lead.
• Goodrich had another chance two minutes after the goal, but her shot was high again.
• Catalanotti made two saves before the period ended to keep the score at 1-0 heading into halftime.
• Out of the break, the Panthers recorded the first shot, but Gannon responded with two of its own, with Catalanotti keeping the deficit at one.
• Solari, Goodrich and Emma Raptis kept the pressure on the Golden Knights' backline, but good chances were either stopped by the defense or called offside.
• The Panthers tried to tie the game late, but Gannon's one-goal lead stood as Adelphi fell, 1-0.

Up Next:

• The Adelphi women's soccer team will be back on the pitch on Saturday at 6 p.m. to host Southern New Hampshire on Motamed Field.