WASHINGTON – The No. 12/16 Hoyas drew Xavier 0-0 in Cincinnati on Thursday evening. With the draw, the Hoyas move to 7-1-5 on the season and 3-0-2 in BIG EAST play while Xavier moves to 9-2-3 on the season and 2-0-3 in conference action.
 
Head Coach Dave Nolan
"This was always going to be a very tough game, playing our biggest conference rival on the road on a rainy night on an artificial surface. Xavier was well up for the game and put us under serious pressure in the first half in particular. We tried to get the ball down and play out, but they pressed us really hard, and I was happy to go in level at halftime, I think the ball was happy to have a break as well. The second half was better for us, and we managed to create a few good opportunities. But to be fair, Xavier was relentless in their pressure and it needed some big performances from Allie Augur in goal and her back four to keep them at bay. I was really proud of the kid's tonight; nobody hid when the game got physical, and we were also brave in wanting to get on the ball and play soccer. On another night we could have stolen it but that probably would have been unfair on them. We move on now to another road game at my alma mater on Sunday, the Harvard of the Oranges, aka Seton Hall." 
 
About the Match

• Through the first 20 minutes of the contest, Xavier was the more dangerous side on the offensive end. Georgetown keeper Allie Augur was sensational, making three saves early in the game.
• GU settled into the game and began to create quality chances recording two shots and three corners.
• The score would remain deadlocked 0-0 at halftime as both sides endured heavy rain throughout the first half.
• Xavier came out of halftime and put immense pressure on the Hoyas early, recording four shots in the first 10 minutes of the second half.
• GU began to find a rhythm and was able to create more chances, recording five shots and two corners in the first 35 minutes of the second frame.
• Neither side was able to capitalize in the second half and the game ended in a 0-0 draw.

 
Of Note

• Augur was unbelievable en route to her eighth shutout of the season recording five saves in the match.
• Six different Hoyas recorded a shot as Julia Leas led the way with two.

What Lies Ahead
The Hoyas are set to play Seton Hall on Sunday, October 8 as GU travels to South Orange, New Jersey to take on the Pirates. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Carroll Field. The game will be live on BEDN on FloSports and a link to live stats will be available on GUHoyas.com.