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Big East Conference Hoya Saxa
Means & Team
3
Winner Georgetown GTOWN (6-2-2, 2-0-0)
1
Seton Hall HALL (3-3-4, 0-2-0)
Winner
Georgetown GTOWN
(6-2-2, 2-0-0)
3
Final
1
Seton Hall HALL
(3-3-4, 0-2-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Georgetown GTOWN 2 1 3
Seton Hall HALL 0 1 1

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

No. 21/25 Georgetown Downs Seton Hall 3-1

WASHINGTON – The No. 21/25 Georgetown University women's soccer team defeated the Seton Hall Pirates 3-1 on Wednesday evening. With the win, Georgetown improves to 6-2-2 overall and 2-0 in BIG EAST action while Seton Hall slips to 3-3-4 and 0-2 in conference play.
 
Head Coach Dave Nolan
"This was another challenging road game in conference play. Seton Hall came out with great energy and without really creating chances put us on our back foot with some set pieces. Once we managed to settle the game down, we scored two wonderful goals from Natalie Means and Maja Lardner. We maybe even could have had a few more. Both girls were lively all night and really caused the Pirates plenty of anxious moments.
 
At halftime, I felt we needed a third goal to kill off the game and unfortunately, we had a penalty kick called against us for handball which Seton Hall scored, and it gave them a real lift. Thankfully, we scored a very good third goal when Shay Montgomery finished off some really good work from Caroline Spengler. Credit to Seton Hall, they hung around and nearly nicked one towards the end but thankfully Cara Martin made a good stop, and we saw out the game after. We now have to get ready to host a talented UConn team this Saturday night."
 
 
About the Match
  • GU dominated the opening 20 minutes of the match recording two shots to Seton Hall's zero.
  • In the 29th minute, Lizzie Heller played a ball into Henley Tippins. The senior was able to find Natalie Means who rifled a shot to the right of the Seton Hall goalkeeper. Katherine Kleinsmith was able to get her hand on the ball but was unable to push it wide as GU took the 1-0 lead.
  • Just minutes later the Hoyas struck again as Esme Brayshaw found Heller in the middle. Heller played a beautiful through ball, beating two defenders into Maja Lardner. The reigning BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year beat the Seton Hall keeper and passed it into an open net as GU's advantage doubled just minutes before the break.
  • The Blue & Gray took the 2-0 lead into the half while outshooting the Pirates 7-1 in the first frame.
  • In the 50th minute, Seton Hall was awarded a penalty kick after a handball in the box by the Hoyas. Gianna Angelillo converted from the spot, cutting the Hoya advantage to one.
  • Ten minutes later, Shay Montgomery got on the end of a bouncing ball just outside the Pirate box. The senior took two touches and laced a shot into the bottom left corner, giving GU a 3-1 lead with 30 minutes left in the half.
  • With 16 minutes left in the contest, Seton Hall had a good opportunity, but Cara Martin made a fantastic save keeping the Hoya lead at two.
  • GU closed out the remaining minutes of the half securing the 3-1 victory at the final whistle.
 
Notable Stats
  • Lardner tallied her seventh goal of the season.
  • Means scored her second goal of the campaign.
  • Heller tallied her first multi-assist game.
  • Brayshaw and Tippins each earned an assist.
  • Montgomery scored her third goal of the season.
  • GU outshot SHU 14-4.
  • Georgetown held the slight advantage in corner kicks recording nine to the Pirates eight.
 
WHAT LIES AHEAD
The Blue & Gray will return to action on Saturday, September 27. GU will welcome the UConn Huskies to the Hilltop for a doubleheader with the Hoyas men's team. Kickoff is slated for 5 p.m. at Shaw Field with the men kicking off at 7:30 p.m. A link to live stats and a live stream will be available on GUHoyas.com.
 
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