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Greyhounds Top Wilkes for First Landmark Conference Win of the Season

Senior defender Hailey Scaff looks to pass versus Eastern University on John Makuvek Field. Photo by Grace Nelson '26
Senior defender Hailey Scaff looks to pass versus Eastern University on John Makuvek Field. Photo by Grace Nelson '26

EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's soccer team scored late to snap a 1-1 tie and earn a 2-1 Landmark Conference victory at Wilkes University Saturday as the Greyhounds won their first conference contest of the season.

How It Happened

  • The Colonels began the scoring in the 11th minute off of a corner kick
  • The Hounds responded just over three minutes later as senior forward Carly Pyatt knocked in a crossing pass from senior midfielder Sydney DeFranco
  • The match remained tied until the 82nd minute when senior defender Hailey Scaff put a free kick into the right side of the net for the winning goal

Inside the Numbers

  • Pyatt recorded her team-leading fifth goal of the season and the 12th of her career while Scaff netted her first goal of 2024 and the second of her career
  • DeFranco earned her first assist of the fall and second of her career
  • Sophomore goalie Caitlyn Philips registered two saves in the victory, her fourth of the year
  • The Hounds had a 13-5 advantage in shots, and a 3-2 edge in corner kicks

Up Next for the Greyhounds

  • Wednesday, October 9 at Goucher College, 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 12 vs. Lycoming College, 1:00 p.m. – Senior Day