WASHINGTON – The No. 23 Georgetown University women's soccer team earned a 0-0 draw against No. 8/5 Penn State on Sunday afternoon at Shaw Field. With the tie, GU moves to 3-1-2 on the year while Penn State moves to 5-1-1.
 
Head Coach Dave Nolan
"I have to say, that was the most exciting 0-0 tie I have ever been involved in. I thought both teams were pushing for the win, and we had a number of very good half opportunities. We were just a little bit away from getting something to go in, but they probably had a similar number of situations. Overall, I think a draw is a fair result and I have to give our kids credit because on Thursday, we couldn't grind out a result in a game we probably should have gotten something out of. Today, we stood toe-to-toe with these guys, and we managed to get a positive result which was huge. We didn't want to go into this having a second-consecutive loss. I give the kids a lot of credit and I thought Lawson Renie and Emily Royson were great at the back for us. I thought our midfield was good, specifically Eliza Turner and Lizzie Heller. Natalie Means, Maja Lardner and Claire Manning were always asking questions of them, and they kept them very honest and on their toes. I am really proud of our effort today and we look forward to facing South Carolina on Thursday."
 
About the Match

• Through the first 20 minutes of action, neither side was able to put a shot on frame as the score remained even at 0-0.
• In the 29th minute, Penn State earned a penalty kick after a review on the play. Olivia Damico stepped up to the spot and blasted one on target, but Cara Martin was able to fully extend to her left pushing the ball wide of the post to keep the score even.
• The score remained even at the break.
• GU came out of the break and immediately created a couple of chances as the Hoyas sent one off the crossbar just minutes into the frame.
• Neither side was able to put one in and the game ended in a 0-0 draw.

 
Notable Stats

• Maja Lardner took five shots in the game.
• GU had seven different players record a shot.
• Martin made her first penalty kick save of the season in the first half.
• GU held the edge in shots on goal with three to the Nittany Lions two.

 
WHAT LIES AHEAD
The Blue & Gray will return to action on Thursday, September 12 as GU travels to Columbia, South Carolina for a showdown with the Gamecocks. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. A link to the live stream and live stats will be available on GUHoyas.com.