• Box Score

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. (Sept. 5) - Freshman Carley Work (Hopewell, Pa./Hopewell) scored the game-winning goal in the 96th minute on Saturday, as the No. 24 California University of Pennsylvania women's soccer team claimed a 2-1 overtime road win over No. 8 Slippery Rock in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West action.

The Vulcans now improve to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in league play, while The Rock falls to 2-1 this season and 1-1 in divisional action.

After a scoreless first period, Slippery Rock took a 1-0 lead when Alyssa Barrett scored off an assist from Alison Hindley in the 52nd minute. Cal U evened the score at the 80:28-mark when junior Sam Regney (Monaca, Pa./Monaca) scored in the top left corner off a rebound from sophomore Kayla Klimasko (Mississauga, Ontario/Woodlands Secondary). The Vulcans looked to end the game in the final 10 seconds of regulation before a shot by senior Amanda Heister (Palmyra, Pa./Northern Lebanon) missed high.

In overtime, both teams missed their first shot attempt before Work registered her second goal of the season at the 96:48-mark to lift Cal U to a win over nationally-ranked Slippery Rock on the road.

Sophomore goalkeeper Paula Jackson (Kingston, Jamaica/Wolmer's Trust) earned her third victory of the year after setting a season high with six saves on 11 shots.

The Vulcans held an impressive 24-11 advantage in shots and 8-5 edge in corner kicks

Cal U returns to action on Tuesday, Sept. 8, when it continues PSAC West action with a home game against Gannon. The contest is scheduled for a 4 p.m. start at Roadman Park. Last season, the Vulcans and Golden Knights split the season series with the home team winning each game 1-0.