Holy Cross Women’s Soccer improves to 3-4 with win over Governors State

by | Sep 16, 2023 | RRSN News, Soccer Blogs, Women's Soccer | 0 comments

Notre Dame, Ind. The Holy Cross College women’s soccer team began Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference play this afternoon when they hosted Governors State University. The Saints would come out on the attack early in this match and score three unanswered goals. Nicole Cook found the back of the net exactly one minute into the match. Ashley McDonald scored in the 6th minute and Cook added another goal in the 23rd minute. Governors State was able to tack on two goals in the 27th and 32nd minutes, as the Saints would lead 3-2 entering halftime. Governors state was able to capitalize on a another penalty kick to tie the game up 3-3 in the 67th minute. Jennifer Requeno notched the game-winning goal in the 83rd minute to give the Saints the 4-3 victory. With the win, Holy Cross moves to 3-4 and 1-0 in conference play while Governors State falls to 2-3 and 0-1.

MATCH DETAILS

Score: Holy Cross defeated GSU 4-3

Records: Holy Cross (3-4) | Governors St (2-3)

Location:| Saints Field | Notre Dame, Ind.

SCORING SUMMARY

01 | Nicole Cook (HC) assisted by Erika Perez

06 | Ashley McDonald (HC) assisted by Hannah Lemieux

23 | Nicole Cook (HC) assisted by Olivia Shaw

27 | Bruna Krushewsky (GS) assisted by Ana Isabel Mas

32 | Morgan Bean (GS) Penalty Kick

67 | Morgan Bean (GS) Penalty Kick

83 | Jennifer Requeno (HC) assisted by Olivia Shaw

 

 

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

Taylor Primack got the start and net and recorded five saves

Nicole Cook score two goals

Olivia Shaw notched two assists

Holy Cross outshot GSU 18-11

 

NEXT TIME OUT

The Saints will return to conference play on Tuesday, September 19 when they host the University of St. Francis. Kickoff set for 4:00 pm at Saints Field.

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