READING, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's soccer team opened their 2021 campaign with a 1-1 tie in non-conference action against Penn. State Berks on Saturday afternoon.

 How It Happened

• The Greyhounds got on the board first, with a goal from senior Megan Chesney in the 19th minute, which was assisted by senior Alexa Brown, to give Moravian a 1-0 lead. That's where the score would stand at the end of the first half.
• In the 84th minute, the Nittany Lions were able to find the back of the net to even the match at 1-1, which held to end regulation.
• Both squads played a pair of scoreless overtime periods, which resulted in a 1-1 draw.

Inside the Numbers

• Chesney's goal was the eighth of her career and first since the 2018 campaign.
• Brown's assist was the first assist of her career.
• Moravian took a total of 19 shots, nine of them coming in the first half, and 11 shots going on goal.
• Sophomore Paige Harrison led the Greyhounds defensively, making five save in 65:00 minutes of action while sophomore Payce Korpics made the start for the Blue & Grey, making two saves in 45:00 minutes.
• The Greyhounds earned a total of nine corner kicks in the contest, including two in the first overtime, with Penn. State Berks earning four.

 Up Next for the Greyhounds

• Wednesday, September 8 at Muhlenberg College, 7:00 p.m.