Philadelphia, PA(Oct.14,2026) - After a back and forth battle, the Lions fell in the final minutes as Jefferson scored a late goal to secure the win.
How it Happened
• Jefferson outshot GCU 25-5.
• Jefferson also had an advantage on the corners 7-2.
• The Rams got on the board first at the 20th minute mark with a goal from Isa Geoghan.
• The Lions only had one shot in the first half compared to Jefferson's 11.
• The Rams led 1-0 going into the half.
• Four minutes into the second half, the Lions turned things around as
Kayla Reed found
Ella McLaren.
• Jefferson answered back five minutes later and regained the lead.
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Ella McLaren delivered a perfectly timed assist in the 74th minute, setting up
Gabrielle Kelsey to score for the Lions and tie the game.
• With less than five minutes remaining, Kyra Lesko found the back of the net to give the Rams a 3-2 lead, and ultimately a win.
Lion Stat Leaders
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Ella McLaren had one goal and one assist.
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Gabrielle Kelsey had one goal.
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Kayla Reed had one assist.
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Delaine Wilkinson had eleven saves in net.
For Jefferson
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Jalina Gonzalez had one goal and one assist.
• Isa Geoghan and Kyra Lesko each had one goal.
News and Notes
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Delaine Wilkinson's 11 saves is a new career high.
• Kayla Reed made her 10th career start.
Next Game
•The Lions return home Saturday October 17th at 12 pm against Goldey-Beacom.
