IUP Erases Halftime Deficit to Storm Past California in PSAC West Contest

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IUP erased a 2-0 deficit by scoring four goals in the second half, beating California by a score of 4-2 in a PSAC West soccer match Sunday.

Sarah Romasco scored the game-winning goal in the 78th minute, her team-leading fifth of the season, as IUP moved to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in the PSAC West.  California is 2-2 and 0-2 in the division.

California’s Lindsey Deaner scored the opening goal of the game in the fourth minute, and Lauren McCutcheon added a goal in the 44th minute for a 2-0 lead at halftime.

Erin Falce (pictured, above) opened IUP’s scoring in the 50th minute on a pass from Romasco.  Crystal Header took a pass from Falce in the 73rd minute and put the ball past California goalkeeper Erin Cook to tie the game. 

Falce delivered a pass to Romasco for the game-winning goal, and Rayannin Schreiner scored an unassisted goal to close out the scoring in the 83rd minute.

The two assists gives Falce 27 in her career and giving her sole possession of the top spot in IUP history in that category.  Falce was already the career leader in goals, scoring her 55th on Sunday, and points with 137.

Heder has four goals on the season and 34 in her career, two shy of Amy Peterson for second behind Falce.

Cook saved 18 of 44 IUP shots, while California managed just six shots, all coming in the first half.  April Hunsberger was forced to make just one save for IUP.

IUP plays host to West Chester in a PSAC crossover game on Tuesday at 3 p.m.

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