NEW CONCORD, Ohio—Franciscan University's soccer teams traveled to Muskingum University Saturday afternoon to take on the Muskies, splitting the doubleheader. The Lady Barons defeated the Muskies 3-1 with a hat trick by Ali Moravsky, while the Barons fell 6-0.

"It took a little while for the women to settle into the game today," said assistant coach Billy Herrmann, "but once they had possession of the ball they moved really well together."

With four shots on the day, freshman Moravsky brought home the goals for the Lady Baron win. Ashley Ruttencutter and Margaret Beigel assisted Moravsky on two out of the three goals.

The Lady Barons are now 2-1 overall. Conference play begins Sept. 24, against Medialle College. The team travels to Penn State Beaver this Tuesday, Sept. 13, for a 5 p.m. match.

The Barons faced an offensive powerhouse in the Muskies, totaling only 13 shots to their 37 on the day. Tommy Allen, Joseph Krilich, and Mark Allen carried the Baron offense with little luck at the net. Goalkeeper Chris Nehrbas saved 10 for the Barons, battling six Muskie goals coming from six separate players.

"The men moved the ball slowly, holding on to it when they should have passed it," noted Herrmann. "The lacked the necessary chemistry needed on the field today, and it was disheartening for the Barons to watch Muskingum score a few goals off of cross passes with headers."

The Barons now sit 0-2 overall on the season. The team hosts Kenyon College this Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 5 p.m.