OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The Arcadia women's soccer team shutout Stevenson 2-0 to open MAC Commonwealth play Saturday evening at Mustang Stadium.
 
The Knights improve to 6-2-2 (1-0 MACC) while Stevenson falls to 1-6-2 (0-1 MACC)
 
Erin Vander Plaat scored in the 14th minute on a free kick, giving the Knights the early 1-0 lead.
 
Arcadia took the one goal advantage into the second half when Bridget Sway added an insurance marker on a penalty kick, giving the Knights a 2-0 lead. The two goal cushion would be enough, as  Arcadia held on for the shutout.
 
IN GOAL: Brianna Williams made one save for the Knights and Keegan Caffrey made four saves for the Mustangs. 
 
BY THE NUMBERS:  The Knights had 18 shots, with 6 being on goal … Arcadia had a 7-2 advantage in corner kicks over Stevenson in the win
 
UP NEXT: Arcadia will be in action again on Tuesday, when the Knights travel to Widener. The match is scheduled for a 7 p.m. start.