MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – The RMU women's soccer team scored twice in the second half to earn its first Horizon League victory of the season, defeating Purdue Fort Wayne, 2-0, Thursday afternoon. With the win, the Colonials improve to 4-4-1 overall and 1-1 in conference play.
FIRST HALF
The Colonials created several offensive opportunities early in the match.
Ava Trethewey,
Alyssa Mella and
Sydney Chontos each recorded a shot on target, but RMU was unable to find the back of the net.
The Mastodons created their best opportunity in the final minute of the opening half, but defender
Bailey Campbell came up with a big defensive play, blocking a shot that was headed toward the goal.
Through the opening 45 minutes, RMU held 59% of the possession and recorded seven shots, but the match remained scoreless heading into halftime.
SECOND HALF
The Colonials finally broke through in the 65th minute. Dribbling down the right wing,
Sierra Hess played a pass to Mella, who sent a cross into the box.
Julia Becerra headed the ball into the back of the net to give RMU a 1-0 lead.
Moments later, Trethewey nearly doubled the lead off a free kick, but the PFW goalkeeper made a diving save to keep the Mastodons within one.
Trethewey would find the back of the net in the 70th minute. After receiving a pass from
Madison Sievering, Trethewey fired a shot from distance that struck the post and found the back of the net to make it a 2-0 game.
The Mastodons managed just one shot during the final 20 minutes and were unable to mount a comeback as RMU secured the 2-0 shutout victory.
BEHIND THE NUMBERS
- RMU outshot PFW, 17-6, including a 10-2 advantage in shots on target. The Colonials held 55% possession throughout the match.
- The Mastodons earned four corner kicks while RMU recorded three.
- Purdue Fort Wayne was called for eight fouls and received one yellow card, while Robert Morris was whistled for seven fouls.
- RMU's Shauna Gamble, Bailey Campbell and Julia Becerra each played all 90 minutes.
- With an assist today, Sievering and Mella are tied for the team lead with three assists this season.
- Trethewey recorded her first goal of the season and the 11th of her career.
SHUTOUT VICTORY
In all eight victories of Cameron's career, the senior goalkeeper has recorded a shutout. Her four wins and four clean sheets in 2026 match her totals from last season. Cameron currently owns a .793 save percentage and 0.79 goals-against average this season.
COLONIAL FIRSTS
Sophomore defender
Sierra Hess recorded her first point as a Colonial with an assist on RMU's second goal. The Mohnton, Pa. native now has four assists in her collegiate career.
Freshman midfielder
Aleesha Chaudhri made her collegiate debut against the Mastodons, playing eight minutes.
UP NEXT
RMU returns to action Sunday, September 27, hosting Cleveland State at 1:00 PM at the North Athletic Complex. The match will stream live on ESPN+.
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