Albion grad helps Penn St. Harrisburg advance to NCAA women’s soccer tourney

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 10 November 2026 at 8:45 am

Contributed Photo – Sydney Mulka

Albion graduate Sydney Mulka has helped the Penn St. Harrisburg women’s soccer team earn a third straight trip to the NCAA Division III national tournament.

Mulka, who is a senior goalie, made 3 saves to earn the shutout in Penn St. Harrisburg’s 2-0 victory over St. Mary’s, Maryland Saturday in the United East Conference playoff championship to earn a trip to the NCAA tournament.

Mulka started 18 games this season making 52 saves and posting a 0.99 goals against average as Penn St. Harrisburg won the conference title for the third year in a row.

A starter since her freshman year, Mulka is a multi year first team United East honoree.

Penn St. Harrisburg will face Williams College in the opening round of the NCAA tourney on Saturday at William Smith College in Geneva, N.Y.