Marist University Athletics

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The Marist women's soccer team defeated the Iona Gaels 2-1 on Wednesday afternoon at the Mazzella Field. 

The teams gave equal efforts during the first half of the match, but neither was able to score. 

In the 64th minute, senior Marissa Graziano put the Gaels ahead 1-0. 

Marist outshot the Gaels 13-9 throughout the match, but was not able to reach the back of the net until the 88th minute when junior Julia Oliveira tied the game 1-1. This was her first goal of the season. 

One minute later on a breakaway, junior Ariana Mullin scored to give the Red Foxes the lead with 20 seconds left to play. 

The win gives head coach Nicole Pacapelli Ciano the most conference wins she's had as a coach at Marist.

Marist's record improves to 6-8-1 overall and 6-3-1 in Metro Conference play after today's match, as the Gaels falls to 5-8-2 overall and 2-6-1 in conference play.  

The Red Foxes play next on Saturday, Oct. 25 back at Tenney Stadium as they take on Rider. The game is set for a 7 p.m. start.