COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. - The Ursinus College women's soccer team opened its 2009 season on a high note on Tuesday afternoon by defeating Moravian 3-2 in an exciting contest at Wilkes Field.

The Bears (1-0-0) broke open a 1-1 tie at intermission as sophomore defender Jess Porcelan (Mechanicsburg, Pa./Cumberland Valley) scored her second goal of the game at 51:58 on an header. Junior defender Bridget Winn (Coatesville, Pa./Coatesville) had the assist.

Ursinus built the lead to 3-1 as sophomore forward Katelyn Miller (Millersville, Pa./Penn Manor) scored on a cross from senior midfielder Megan Ascanio (Reading, Pa./Exeter) at 80:29.

The Greyhounds (0-1-0), who made the NCAA tournament last season, got within 3-2 on a penalty kick by sophomore midfielder Arielle Caldas at 87:09.

Moravian took a 1-0 lead at 7:15 when junior midfielder Tara Alberse scored on a free kick from Caladas. Ursinus tied the score at 1-all when Porcelan scored her first goal of the game at 26:57 unassisted.

Freshman goalkeeper Justine Harvey (Accident, Md./Northern Garrett Co.) collected her first collegiate win as she made three saves on eight shots.

Ursinus will host Manhattanville on Saturday afternoon at 1, in the beginning a doubleheader with the men.