Saints Fall 2-1 to Warriors

Notre Dame, Ind. The Holy Cross College women's soccer team returned to non-conference play this afternoon when they hosted Rochester University. Midway through the first half, the Warriors were able to notch a goal coming in the 26^th minute. Holy Cross would be limited to two shots in the first 45 minutes of action, as the game would enter halftime with the Saints trailing 1-0. Three minutes once played resumed out of half, Olivia Shaw scored an equalizing goal off the assistant from Mia Garatoni. The match would be knotted at 1-1 for majority of the time remaining, until Rochester was able to score in the 88^th minute to take the 2-1 victory. With the loss, Holy Cross stands at 2-4 while Rochester moves to 4-1.

MATCH DETAILS

Score: Holy Cross fell to Rochester 1-1

Records: Holy Cross (2-4) | Rochester (4-1)

Location:| Saints Field | Notre Dame, Ind.

SCORING SUMMARY

26 | Faith Staley (RU) assisted by Kaylah Joyce

48 | Olivia Shaw (HC) assisted by Mia Garatoni

88 | Sammi Springer (RU) assisted by Faith Staley

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

Payton Ladson got the start and net and recorded eight saves

Olivia Shaw scored one goal

Mia Garatoni recorded one assist

Holy Cross was outshot 24-6 in the loss

NEXT TIME OUT

The Saints will begin conference play next Saturday, September 16 when they host Governors State University. Kickoff set for 12:00 pm at Saints Field.

The Holy Cross College Saints compete in eight intercollegiate sports for men and women. Holy Cross has produced 205 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Academic Team honors and 108 All-Conference members, and seven NAIA All-Americans. Founded in 1966, Holy Cross College is a Catholic, residential, coed, four-year institution of higher learning, offering an applied liberal arts curriculum. The mission of Holy Cross College is to educate and form global citizens with the competence to see and the courage to act.