LA PLUME, PA- Emma Herman (Larksville, PA/Muhlenberg Christian Academy) recorded 15 saves, and the Keystone College women's soccer team held Cairn University scoreless throughout the second half of Wednesday's United East Conference match at the Keystone Turf Field and Track Complex. The Giants fell to the Highlanders, 10-0.
Herman played all 90 minutes in goal, making 10 saves before halftime and adding five in the second half. Amirell Sterling (Atlanta, GA/Frederick Douglas) recorded Keystone's shot in the 72nd minute, sending her attempt wide right.
Cairn scored in the opening minute and built its lead during the first half. Herman remained active in net, stopping a shot in the second minute before making three more saves within the opening nine minutes. She also turned away attempts at 11:21, 12:09 and 13:02.
Keystone earned a corner kick in the 24th minute, providing an opportunity to move forward. Herman added saves in the 37th and 44th minutes before the teams headed into halftime.
The Giants returned for the second half and kept Cairn off the scoreboard over the final 45 minutes. Herman made three saves against Ella Quince within the first four minutes after the break, then stopped another attempt at 49:39. Her final save came at 53:47, when she collected a shot directed toward the bottom center of the goal.
Keystone limited Cairn to five shots after halftime, with Herman stopping each attempt. Sterling later provided the Giants' offensive opportunity at 71:32, and Keystone maintained the scoreless second half through the final whistle.
Keystone aims to notch their first victory of the season as the team heads out to Cedar Crest College on Friday night for a 7:00 PM kickoff.
