GLASSBORO, NJ  - Olivia Giordano's goal midway through the second half  lifted #17 Rowan to a 2-1 upset of top-ranked Messiah in women's soccer action as the Profs (9-1) handed the Falcons their first loss of the season. It marks the fifth consecutive win for Rowan. 

Rowan trailed at halftime, 1-0, before Elaina Corson tied the match just minutes into the second half, at 48:20, marking only the second goal given up by Messiah (11-1) this season. Bella Clark and Giordano were credited with the assists as Corson knocked in the rebound from the save off a corner kick for her second goal of the year.

In the 68th minute, Cali Sloan sent a looping ball down the field, which bounced over the head of Messiah keeper Ava Wert, with Giordano there to tap it in for her ninth goal of the year, and her sixth gamewinner of 2025. 

Messiah took the early lead at 25:05 on Mia Libby's unassisted goal.

Freshman goalkeeper Leah Edinger made five saves as she faced 11 shots by Messiah.

The Profs are home again on Saturday when they resume conference play against William Paterson, with a 1 p.m. start.