(MARQUETTE COMMUNICATIONS) MILWAUKEE – The Marquette University women’s soccer team (7-3-8, 3-2-4 BIG EAST) fell 1-0 to Villanova (11-1-5, 6-1-2 BIG EAST) on Saturday afternoon at Valley Fields.
The Wildcats scored in the 11th minute and held on despite a second-half surge from the Golden Eagles. Marquette outshot Villanova 8-6 after halftime and put all six of its shots on goal in the period.
Villanova controlled the early going, out-shooting Marquette 7-2 in the first half. The Wildcats broke through in the 11th minute, while Mia Hurd kept the deficit at one with a save in the 22nd minute. Marquette earned three corner kicks in the opening half but was unable to put a shot on goal before the break.
The Golden Eagles responded after halftime, generating several scoring opportunities. Gabi Retana recorded Marquette’s first shot on goal in the 59th minute, followed by four more shots on target between the 71st and 75th minutes. Ava Jack Shaw, Clare Shea and Capri Oliviero each put attempts on goal during that stretch. Olivia Hernandez added another shot on goal in the 86th minute, but Villanova goalkeeper made the save to preserve the shutout as the Wildcats held on for the 1-0 victory.
NOTABLES:
- Villanova held a 13-10 advantage in shots, while Marquette led 6-2 in shots on goal.
- All six of Marquette’s shots on goal came in the second half.
- Hurd made one save for the Golden Eagles.
- Oliviero led Marquette with two shots on goal.
UP NEXT:
Marquette closes the regular season at home against Providence on Saturday, Nov. 7, for Senior Day. The Golden Eagles can clinch a BIG EAST Tournament berth with a victory against the Friars . Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT at Valley Fields, and the match will stream on ESPN+.
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