PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The Caldwell College women's soccer team lost to Philadelphia University, 2-1 in double overtime in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference match Monday afternoon at Ravenhill Field. The defeat dropped the Cougars' overall record to 7-6-2, including a 5-3-1 mark in conference play. The Rams, who joined the CACC this season, have yet to lose a conference match and improved to 7-0-1 in the conference, 8-6-1 overall.

The Cougars jumped out to an early lead with a goal by sophomore midfielder Carla Bleiler (Galloway Twp., NJ/Absegami), pictured, just one minute, 20 seconds into the game. Freshman midfielder Kristee Paknis (Whiting, NJ/Manchester) crossed the ball into the penalty area, where it was tipped by the goalkeeper. Bleiler knocked in the loose ball for her sixth goal of the season. Philadelphia tied the game on Lauren Golisano's goal in the 24th minute. The game remained tied through regulation and the first 10-minute overtime period. Then 2:27 into the second overtime, Diana Bowen found the net to give the Rams the victory.  

Caldwell sophomore goalkeeper Jen Borden (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) made eight saves in goal, while Philadelphia's Sara Hall recorded one save as the Rams held a 16-5 advantage in shots.

The Cougars return to action on Wednesday, Oct. 19, when they play at Dominican College in an important CACC contest. Game time is set for 3:30 p.m.

CC - 1 0 0 0 - 1

PU - 1 0 0 1 - 2

Scoring Summary: 1.  CC - Carla Bleiler 6 (Kristee Paknis), 1:20. 2. PU - Lauren Golisano 2 (Diana Bowen), 23:02. 3. PU - Bowen 5 (Kyra Downing), 102:27.

Shots: CC - 5; PU - 16

Saves: CC - Jen Borden 8; PU - Sara Hall 1

Corners: CC - 3; PU - 6

Fouls: CC - 14; PU - 14

Offsides: CC - 2; PU - 3

Cautions: none

Ejections: CC - Fonseca (102:27)