IMMACULATA, Pa.- In a tightly contested game the entire way, the women's soccer team (2-3) hosted Delaware Valley (2-2) on Wednesday afternoon at Draper Walsh Stadium, and the Aggies scored a pair of goals in the final 13 minutes to down the Macs, 2-0.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-The first half was a battle for possession as neither team developed high quality opportunities and the opening period ended scoreless
-In the second half, the pace picked up as each team started getting some chances at the cage, but both goalies were up to the task
-With just under 13 minutes to go, an Aggie player made a run and drew a foul in the box, which awarded them a penalty kick that they cashed in on
-The Aggies added to their lead with a second goal four minutes later
-IU pushed up attempting to get on the board, but were unable to break through in the loss
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TEAM STATS
-The Mighty Macs held a slight advantage in shots, 12-11
-Each team took three corners on the day
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INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
-Shots: Carly Quigley 5, McDonough 2, Rudd 2
-Saves: Brooke Shissler made three saves
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UP NEXT
The Macs will travel to Penn State-Harrisburg on Sunday for a 2 p.m. kickoff
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