READING, Pa.—Carley Nicholson scored her first goal of the season in the 22^nd minute Wednesday for the only goal of the game, as Franklin & Marshall defeated Penn State-Berks 1-0 in non-conference women's soccer action.  With the win, the Diplomats now have a three game winning streak.

Nicholson collected a pass from Stephanie Bartner, and drove the ball through traffic and into the top right corner of the net.  The Diplomats (3-2-1) outshot the Nittany Lions (4-4-1) 12-6 overall, and 9-3 in shots on goal.  The Diplomats also held a 7-4 advantage in corners.

Nicholson had three shots on goal for the game to lead the Diplomat offense.  Bartner and Nancy Epstein had two apiece.  Libby Nichols and co-captain Bailey Huber each had one shot on net.

Amanda McGowan made three saves in posting her third straight shutout; raising her record to 3-2-1.

Franklin & Marshall will be back on the field on Saturday, with a Centennial Conference (CC) game against Bryn Mawr at 11 a.m.

F&M (3-2-1) vs. Penn State Berks (4-4-1)

Date: Sep 27, 2011  Attendance: 83

Goals by period       1  2  Tot

 F&M……..................  1  0 -  1

 Penn State Berks....  0  0 -  0

 SCORING SUMMARY:

  1.  21:15 F&M Carley Nicholson (Steph Bartner) - #4 through traffic, into right corner

 Shots: F&M 12, Penn State Berks 6

Saves: F&M 3 (Amanda McGowan 3), Penn State Berks 8 (Savannah Cramer 8)