Second-Half Surge propels Women’s Soccer Past California (Pa.)

ERIE, Pa. – The Gannon women’s soccer team erupted for four second-half goals to break a halftime tie and cruise to a 5-1 victory over California (Pa.) on Saturday afternoon at McConnell Family Stadium as part of Soctober Alumni Weekend. Five different Golden Knights found the back of the net as Gannon improved to 9-2-2 overall and 9-2-1 in PSAC West play. Grace Emanuel (Erie, Pa./McDowell) opened the scoring in the first half before Maggie Piper (Stahlstown, Pa./Mt. Pleasant Area), Brooklyn Respecki (McKean, Pa./General McLane), Hannah Shepard (Erie, Pa./McDowell) and Gianna Barela (Erie, Colorado/Erie) scored after the break to help…