Senior Brooklyn Respecki scored twice to lead No. 2 Western Division seed Gannon to a 2-0 win over Shepherd in the PSAC quarterfinals. The Golden Knights advance to the semifinals, avenging last year’s tournament loss to the Rams and keeping their conference title hopes alive.

By the Numbers
  • Respecki scored in the fifth and 47th minutes, finishing with seven shots, including five on goal.
  • Gannon outshot Shepherd 17-6 and held a 9-4 edge in shots on goal.
  • Respecki now has 48 career goals and 136 points, ranking second in Gannon history in both categories.
  • Gannon improved to 14-2-3; Shepherd fell to 11-6-1.
What's Next

Gannon faces top Eastern Division seed Kutztown in the PSAC semifinals Friday, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m. The winner advances to Sunday’s championship game against Slippery Rock or West Chester.

Bottom Line

Respecki’s two early strikes and Gannon’s defensive control sent the Golden Knights through—and put the senior within reach of both school career records.