Cosenza’s late penalty gives Navy a 1–0 win over Bucknell

Chiara Cosenza converted a penalty kick at 82:12 to give Navy a 1–0 women’s soccer win over Bucknell Friday, October 16, at the Glenn Warner Soccer Facility in Annapolis.

The teams were scoreless at halftime, and neither found a goal until Cosenza’s third of the season. Navy increased its attacking output after the break, taking 11 second-half shots after recording seven in the opening half.

Natasha Stramrood played all 90 minutes and made five saves to secure Navy’s shutout. Bucknell goalkeeper Sarah McFarland had six saves. Navy finished with an 18–8 advantage in shots, a 7–5 edge in attempts on target and six corner kicks to Bucknell’s four.

Cosenza, Kayana Adlam and Helen Bonner each recorded three shots for Navy. Bonner and substitute Stella Jones each put two attempts on target, helping the Mids maintain pressure before the late breakthrough.

Navy improved to 11–4–2 overall and 4–1–1 in Patriot League play. Bucknell fell to 6–6–3 and 3–1–2.