Women’s Soccer Drops Match at Fairfield on Wednesday Night

FAIRFIELD, CT - The Saint Peter's University women's soccer team lost to Fairfield University by a score of 2-0 on Wednesday night. 

Game Notes:

• Freshman goalkeeper Annabelle Adams was called into action early, making a nice save in the eighth minute to keep the score tied.
• Freshman midfielder Lula Mansilla Medina had an attempt in the 17th minute that was taken outside the box on the volley. Her shot was saved.
• Fairfield scored in the 25th minute to take the lead off of a long throw in.
• The Stags struck again in the 30th minute to take a 2-0 lead.
• Adams made saves in the 35th and 36th minutes to keep the Stags from scoring again. The score would remain at 2-0 going into halftime.
• Senior midfielder Stephanie Radakovic recorded a shot on target in the 63rd minute that was saved.
• Senior forward Amber Whitley tried her luck from distance in the 77th minute that was stopped.
• The Peacocks were unable to score for the fourth straight game, as the score finished 2-0.

Inside the Numbers:

• The Peacocks registered seven shots. Senior defender Fatou Doucoure and freshman defender Carolota Pastor Romero led the team with two each.
• Saint Peter's put three shots on target, courtesy of Mansilla Medina, Radakovic and Whitley.
• Adams made eight saves as she continues to lead all MAAC rookie goalkeepers.
• Sophomore defender Leslie Pineda and senior defender Brooke Boutchie were issued yellow cards.
• With the loss, the Peacocks can no longer earn a spot in the MAAC Tournament.

Up Next:

• The Peacocks return home this Saturday, October 20 for a matchup with Canisius College. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m.

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