The Bryan College women's soccer team faced a tough challenge on the road against Johnson University on October 2, 2024, ultimately falling 3-1. Despite a solid effort from goalkeeper Morgan Pankratz and some bright moments in the attack, the Lions couldn't overcome Johnson's early momentum.

Key Moments:

• 26:22 – Johnson's Annabel Reiche opened the scoring with an unassisted goal to give her team the lead.
• 34:29 – Bryan responded as Carmen Verdel found the back of the net, assisted by Ryan Fair and Jadra Martinez, tying the game at 1-1.
• 40:42 – Reiche struck again for Johnson, this time assisted by Ella Keene, reclaiming the lead at 2-1 just before halftime.
• 54:35 – Reiche completed her hat trick with another unassisted goal, giving Johnson a 3-1 advantage that held until the final whistle.

Team Effort: Bryan's defense was under pressure for much of the match, with goalkeeper Morgan Pankratz making nine saves to keep the game within reach. Despite being outshot 20-6, the Lions showed resilience in their play, and Verdel's goal was a positive highlight.
Notable Stats:

• Shots: Johnson 20, Bryan 6
• Saves: Morgan Pankratz (Bryan) 9, Kaitlyn Pope (Johnson) 3
• Corner Kicks: Johnson 2, Bryan 1
• Fouls: Bryan 14, Johnson 7

Next Match: Bryan will look to bounce back in their next game at St. Andrews Saturday October 5th.