INDIANAPOLIS - The Georgetown University women's soccer team earned a 2-0 victory over Butler on Saturday night in Indianapolis, as Lizzie Heller and Aliza Mannon scored to lead the Hoyas to the road win. With the result, Georgetown improves to 5-4-4 overall and 2-2-2 in BIG EAST play, while Butler falls to 1-2-3 in conference action and 6-4-4 overall.
Head Coach Dave Nolan
- "This has always been a tough place for us and I am really proud of the girls tonight. We came to play from the start and scored two great goals early, Lizzie and Aliza with great finishes. We started the second half strongly but couldn't find the killer third goal. Credit to Butler they put us under some real pressure late on and we are in debt to Reiley for two tremendous saves to preserve the shutout and secure the victory. We now have to get ready for another tough battle at DePaul on Wednesday"
About the Match
- Georgetown opened the scoring in the 17th minute, as Lizzie Heller found the back of the net with a right-footed strike to give the Hoyas a 1-0 lead.
- The Hoyas doubled their advantage in the 25th minute, as Aliza Mannon finished a pass from Isabel Boodell with a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner to make it 2-0.
- Georgetown continued to apply pressure throughout the first half, creating several additional chances, including attempts from Mannon and Sara Chrnelich, but the Butler goalkeeper kept the deficit at two.
- The Hoyas carried their 2-0 advantage into halftime after limiting Butler's scoring opportunities and maintaining control of the match.
- Butler looked to respond early in the second half, but Reiley Fitzpatrick made a key save in the 53rd minute to preserve the two-goal lead.
- Georgetown continued to generate chances in the second half, with Mannon recording multiple attempts on goal as the Hoyas looked to extend their advantage.
- In the 74th minute, Butler earned a penalty kick following a handball, but Fitzpatrick came up with a crucial save on Lily Kiliski's attempt to keep Georgetown's clean sheet intact.
- The Hoyas continued to threaten in the closing stages, with Mannon and Heller each recording attempts as Georgetown looked to add to its lead.
- Fitzpatrick made several important saves in the final minutes, including stops on Butler attempts in the 89th minute, as Georgetown held on to secure the 2-0 victory.
Notable Stats
- Georgetown outshot Butler 18-15 and held an 8-6 advantage in shots on goal.
- Mannon and Heller scored their fifth and third goals of the season, respectively.
- Fitzpatrick recorded her fifth shutout of the season, making six saves on the night.
What Lies Ahead
- GU complete its midwest road swing on Wednesday, October 21, taking on DePaul at Wish Field. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m.
- A link to live stats and a live stream will be available on GUHoyas.com.
