SWARTHMORE, Pa.— In their Centennial Conference (CC) opener, Franklin & Marshall dropped a 2-0 decision to Swarthmore Saturday night in women's soccer action.  The Garnet improved to 4-2, 1-0 CC, while the Diplomats fell to 0-2-1, 0-1 CC.

Swarthmore got on the board with a goal from Amy Diperro in the 31^st minute, which was all they would need, as Marie Mutryn was solid in net for Swarthmore.  Emma Sindelar scored with 15 seconds left in the game to set the final margin.

The Diplomats fired off seven shots, led by Jen Korngut, Libby Nichols, and Nancy Epstein with two apiece.

F&M will return to action on Wednesday, September 21, when they host McDaniel at Tylus Field.  Game time is 7 p.m.

F&M (0-2-1,0-1 CC) vs. Swarthmore (4-2,1-0 CC)

Goals by period       1  2  Tot

F&M....................... 0  0 -  0

Swarthmore..........  1  1 -  2

 SCORING SUMMARY:

  1.  31:43 SWATW Amy DiPierro (Emma Sindelar)

  2.  89:45 SWATW Emma Sindelar (Amber Famiglietti)

 Shots: F&M 7, Swarthmore 13

 Saves: F&M 2 (Amanda McGowan 2), Swarthmore 2 (Marie Mutryn 2)