Head coach Chuck Breton led Gordon College Women's Soccer into Grantham, Pa. for their Division III NCAA First Round match against No. 5 Messiah University. The Fighting Scots showed grit as they battled the Eagles for the right to move on to the second round. The Eagles held strong for a 6-1 win over the Scots.

How It Happened

• The Fighting Scots kicked off with energy as they flew all over the field making runs and winning tackles. Messiah chipped a ball into the box leading to a goal for the Eagles. The Eagles scored a second goal to build a 2-0 lead.
• Eowyn Lapp put on a display of fancy footwork creating enough space to rip a shot at the Eagles net in an attempt to get the Scots back on track. The Eagles added two more goals to their lead (4-0).
• Fighting for a momentum shift, Amy LaRue hit a rocket into the top corner of the Eagle's net. Ava Forbes-Smith threaded a ball through to assist the goal. The first half ended with the Eagles in the lead 4-1.
• The Scots' relentless effort held the Eagles to two goals in the second half. The game concluded in a 6-1 Eagles' win. 

Beyond The Box Score

• This is the second time the Fighting Scots have been to the NCAA Tournament under Chuck Breton.
• The Scots snap the Eagles' nine game shutout streak with Amy LaRue's goal. 
• The Scots graduate: Kaitlyn Mini, Madeline McNeilly, Allie LaRue, Grace Forsey, and Kristi DiRico.