CEDARVILLE, Ohio – Cedarville opened the 2025 season with a 1–0 victory over Ferris State on Thursday night at Yellow Jacket Field.
Kacy Rosenthal provided the difference in the 70th minute finishing off a rebound of a saved penalty kick to give the Lady Jackets all they needed.
After the junior midfielder's PK was initially stopped, she quickly capitalized on two rebounds to seal the win.
Shots were even at 9-9, but Cedarville held a 7–5 advantage in shots on goal.
Kaelan Swallow recorded five saves between the pipes.
Quotable: Head Coach Jonathan Meade
"Ferris State is a really good team and well-coached. I was really proud of the girls because we had to figure things out since they did some things that we weren't expecting. The players played hard and we just figured out a way to win it. Even though we didn't play like we thought we would, we still created chances."
Quotable: Kacy Rosenthal
"I haven't been called on to take a PK before. It was a big responsibility, but I felt composed. The keeper obviously blocked it the first time and I knew I just wanted to get it in. That was our opportunity and praise God it went in!"
Stinger Notes:
- Swallow posted her first career shutout.
- Cedarville nabbed its first win in the all-time series vs. the Bulldogs (1-2-1).
- Rosenthal, who attempted her first-ever PK, netted the second goal of her career.
- Each side was whistled for 15 fouls.
- Opening night attendance was listed at 460.
