VILLANOVA, Pa.  - The Georgetown University women's soccer team fell to Villanova, 1-0, on Sunday afternoon at Higgins Soccer Complex. With the result, the Hoyas move to 3-4-3 overall and 0-2-1 in BIG EAST play, while the Wildcats improve to 5-1-6 overall and 1-0-2 in conference play.

Head Coach Dave Nolan

• "Today's result was a tough pill to swallow. Sadly we found ourselves down a goal on their first real shot and was something we could have avoided. We came back strong hit the cross bar and created chances. The second half was more of the same, we hit another post and had plenty of moments where we could have got something.  Credit to Nova they played hard, were well organized and are playing with confidence right now. They have played very well in moments this season and deserve better. On to Providence next Wednesday."

About the Match

• Georgetown created a pair of early chances, as Aliza Mannon had an attempt blocked before Logan Jacobs sent a shot just wide in the opening four minutes.
• Villanova opened the scoring in the 12th minute, as the Wildcats found the bottom right corner to give the Wildcats a 1-0 lead. Reiley Fitzpatrick responded with a save on VU's attempt just minutes later.
• Georgetown carried its pressure into the second half, earning multiple corners and creating chances from Lizzie Heller, Caroline Spengler and Wiese, who forced another save in the 57th minute.
• Fitzpatrick kept the Hoyas within one early in the second half, making consecutive saves on Villanova chances in the 49th and 53rd minutes.
• Georgetown continued to push for the equalizer, as Spengler had another shot blocked in the 65th minute before Heller and Isabel Boodell each recorded attempts later in the half.
• The Hoyas continued to apply pressure late, earning several corners and forcing another save from the Villanova goalkeeper on a Mannon attempt in the 82nd minute.
• GU was unable to mount a comeback, giving the Wildcats a 1-0 victory

Notable Stats

• Georgetown outshot Villanova 13-8, including a 7-4 advantage in the second half.
• The Hoyas held an 8-3 advantage in corner kicks against the Wildcats.
• Georgetown recorded three saves in the match

What Lies Ahead

•  The Blue & Gray will return to action on Wednesday, October 7, against Providence. Kickoff from Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium is set for 7 p.m., with live stats available on GUHoyas.com.