POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Despite a spirited second-half comeback, The University of Scranton women's soccer team fell just short in a 3-2 loss to undefeated Vassar College on Saturday afternoon at Gordon Field.
The Basics
- Final Score: Vassar 3, No. 13 Scranton 2
- Records: Vassar (3-0), No. 13 Scranton (2-1)
How it Happened
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Vassar struck first in the 8th minute when Riley McGrath converted a centering pass from the left wing to make it 1-0.
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The Brewers doubled their lead in the 35th minute after Ava Holman capitalized on a rebound to put Vassar ahead 2-0 at halftime.
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Scranton came out strong in the second half, and in the 52nd minute, junior Jenna Borelli pounced on a rebound inside the box to get the Royals on the board, assisted by sophomore Molly Martys.
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The Royals equalized in the 61st minute as freshman Elise Nicholas curled in a shot from the top right of the box after a well-worked passing sequence from senior Morgan Griffin and Borelli.
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Vassar netted the game-winner in the 82nd minute when Holman headed home her second goal of the match off a cross from Rebecca Rodriguez.
Top Performers
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Borelli recorded one goal and one assist.
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Nicholas tallied her first career goal.
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Junior Mackenzie Van Arsdale made seven saves in goal.
Inside the Box Score
Up Next
- Scranton returns to the pitch onf Wednesday, September 10, for the home opener at Weiss Field against Dickinson College at 7:00 PM.
