WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Susquehanna University women's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to Catholic University on Wednesday evening in Landmark Conference action at Carlini Field.
How It Went Down
- The River Hawks and Cardinals battled through a scoreless first half, with Susquehanna goalkeeper Katie Henchy making three saves to help keep Catholic off the scoreboard. Susquehanna recorded four shots in the opening 45 minutes while earning three corner kicks.
- Catholic broke through in the 65th minute when Sara Greaser found the back of the net at 64:16, finishing a pass from Ava Moran. Greaser's shot came from outside the 18-yard box and struck the right post before bouncing in to give the Cardinals the only goal they would need.
- Susquehanna continued to compete defensively as Henchy turned aside six additional shots on goal in the second half, finishing with nine saves on the evening. However, the River Hawks were unable to find an equalizer as Catholic held on for the 1-0 victory.
Inside the Box Score
- Katie Henchy recorded nine saves in 90 minutes of action for the River Hawks.
- Susquehanna finished with five shots, including two on goal, and three corner kicks.
- Olivia St. Amand and Kate Adelman each recorded a shot on goal.
- Catholic held advantages in shots (21-5) and corner kicks (7-3).
Up Next for the River Hawks
- Susquehanna returns home on Saturday, October 24, to host Lycoming College at 4 p.m. at Sassafras Multipurpose Field. They then host Goucher on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.
- The River Hawks have these final two matches this season to carve out a spot in the Landmark Conference Tournament. They hold six points currently, while Lycoming sits ninth in the conference standings with four points and Goucher tenth with zero points.
