SCRANTON, PA -- The University of Scranton women's soccer team fell 1-0 to No. 16 New York University in a closely contested match at Weiss Field on Tuesday evening. 

The Basics

• Final Score: NYU 1, Scranton 0
• Records: NYU (7-0-3), Scranton (7-1-2)

How it Happened

• Scranton held the momentum early in the first half, creating several chances including the first shot of the game from graduate student Niamh Healy less than two minutes in.
• NYU got on the board in the 13th minute as Hunter Hoelscher found the back of the net off a corner kick to put the Violets up 1-0. 
• Graduate Student Emily Tantala ripped a shot from long-range in the 83rd minute, but hit the crossbar.
• The Royals held a 7-5 advantage in shots in the second half, but weren't able to find an equalizer as NYU went on to win 1-0. 

Top Performers

• Senior goalkeeper Nicole Olson matched her season-high with six saves.
• Healy recorded a team-high three shots.
• Senior Emily Bannon and sophomore Libby Masterson each took two shots.

Inside the Box Score

• NYU held a 15-10 advantage in shots in the contest.
• The Violets held a 10-1 edge in corners.

Up Next

• The women's soccer team returns to Landmark Conference play at Catholic on Saturday with kickoff set for 1:00 PM.