Gannon Edges Slippery Rock in PSAC Final
Gannon wins its first PSAC Championship in program history with a 1-0 overtime victory over Slippery Rock.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Soccer
Gannon University defeated Slippery Rock University 1-0 in overtime in the PSAC Championship game on Sunday at James Egli Field. Brooklyn Respecki scored the winning goal four minutes into overtime.
Why it matters
The result gives Gannon its first conference title in program history and extends its unbeaten streak to 18 games. Slippery Rock's loss ended a 12-game unbeaten run but still secured its first NCAA Tournament bid since 2019.
Gannon finished at 16-2-3 and extended its unbeaten streak to 18 games, while Slippery Rock finished at 15-3-3 after its first defeat in 12 games. Shots favored Gannon 15-10, with 6 shots on goal to Slippery Rock's 2.
The players
Gannon University
A private Catholic university in Erie, Pennsylvania, whose soccer program competes in the PSAC conference.
Slippery Rock University
A public university in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, that competes in the PSAC and earned a No. 5 seed in the Atlantic Region of the NCAA Tournament.
The details
Respecki's shot came after an initial attempt was blocked, as he collected the rebound and fired past goalkeeper Leah Allman from just inside the box. Gannon opened overtime with pressure, earning two corner kicks in the first three minutes after a scoreless halftime.
Timeline
Sunday: Gannon defeats Slippery Rock 1-0 in PSAC Championship overtime.
Friday: Slippery Rock travels to Erie to face Frostburg State University in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
Season Trajectory
Slippery Rock's first NCAA bid since 2019 signals a return to postseason play after several seasons away. Gannon's first PSAC title in program history and its 18-game unbeaten run mark a significant step forward for a program still building its conference record.
Slippery Rock's No. 5 seed sets up a Friday matchup against Frostburg State that will determine how far the team advances in the tournament. Fans tracking the bracket should note the Erie location and the scheduling of the opening round.
The takeaway
Gannon's first PSAC title and Slippery Rock's return to the NCAA Tournament show how quickly conference standings can shift in a single season. Following the Friday opener in Erie will reveal whether Slippery Rock can carry its late-season form into the postseason.
What happens next
Slippery Rock travels to Erie on Friday to face Frostburg State University in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
Further reading
Explore more Soccer coverage across Pennsylvania for context on the state's college programs.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Rocket - The independent, student-run newspaper at Slippery Rock University.
