WILKES-BARRE, PA (September 29, 2021) --- The King's College women's soccer team fought hard but were unable to overcome an early first half goal in a 1-0 loss at home to Ursinus College on Wednesday afternoon at McCarthy Stadium. 

The Monarchs (1-4-0) launched the first attack of the match in the sixth minute which led to a shot from Gabriella Porchetta that missed wide to the right. Ursinus (2-5-1) responded with a quick counter attack in the seventh minute that produced a shot from Alex Chalmers that soared high and right of the goal frame. Just eight minutes later the Bears earned a corner kick which they took advantage of as Alex Chalmers earned the goal on a tap in after receiving an inadvertent pass from Taylor Beaumont. 

KC attempted to find an equalizer during the late stages of the first half but were unable to do so as the Ursinus defense held strong. UC held a 1-0 lead going into halftime.

The Monarchs earned a corner kick to start the second half but were unable to convert on the opportunity as the Bears managed to clear the ball out of their defensive end. Ursinus was able to create an offensive chance just four minutes later when they earned another corner kick. The Monarch defense held strong and kept the Bears from adding to their tally.

King's continued to apply pressure late into the second half as they managed to earn three straight corner kicks in the 67th minute, but unfortunately all three efforts came up short as the Bears continued to fend off the Monarch attacks. 

Kasey Danko saw the last opportunity of the match in the 90th minute as she received a through ball into the offensive end and ripped a shot at goal but missed just wide of the left post. 

King's held a 10-6 advantage in shots and a 7-4 advantage in corner kicks during the contest. Angelina Falcone and Shay Cobb led the Monarchs with three shots each. Tara Bender added two saves in net for KC, including a stellar diving block in the 72nd minute.

The Monarchs will return to action on Saturday night when they host Immaculata University at 7 p.m. in McCarthy Stadium.