VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania – The Marist women's soccer team was defeated in its season opener against Villanova. The Wildcats shut the Red Foxes out 3-0 in their season opener.
 

Quote From Coach

"We have said it from day one of preseason that our non-conference slate is extremely difficult and set up that way so we can grow through these challenges and learn to compete at a high level in the MAAC. No one wants to lose 3-0 but that is where our heads are at right now; just focused on learning from the experience each and every game! Villanova was a great test, they were very athletic and moved the ball well but we took a lot of positives out of our performance today," said head coach Nicole Pacapelli. "We showed a lot of belief in ourselves and what we are trying to do, rotated through a lot of players and everyone left it all out on the field. I'm proud of the start and know we are in a really good position to compete!"

 

Summary

• Villanova took a 1-0 lead at the 25^th minute from Maddie Fried.
• The Wildcats quickly tapped in another goal at the 28^th minute to lead 2-0.
• In the 86^th minute, Villanova added to their lead with a goal from Gabby Koluch.
• Villanova defeated Marist by a score of 3-0.

 

Stats

• Maddy Catalanotti and Kelly Lambertson split time in goal, each picking up a save against the Wildcats.
• The Red Foxes had three shots, with one shot on goal.
• Grace Hotaling, Christina Layden and Olivia Lindsay took shots for the Red Foxes today.

 

Up Next

• The Red Foxes will continue on the road Thursday, August 24 against St. Bonaventure.
• The game is set for a 1 p.m. start time.