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9/1/2011 – PACE UNIVERSITY
STALLONE'S TWO GOALS POWER LADY WILDCATS TO SEASON OPENING 2-1 VICTORY OVER PACE
NEW CASTLE, DE -- Senior forward Kirsten Stallone netted two goals to help lead the Lady Wildcats of Wilmington University to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Setters of Pace University in non-conference women’s soccer action on Thursday afternoon at the Kirkwood Soccer Complex. The game marked the season opener for both teams.
Wilmington opened the game with a good deal of offensive pressure, but it was Pace who struck first when a Wildcat turnover resulted in a goal for the visitors during the 39th minute. Genna Kooner was the recipient of that turnover, and blasted a shot from 21 yards out, just over the head of Wilmington keeper, Amanda Walters. The Setters held on for the rest of the first half, and took a 1-0 lead into halftime.
The Wildcats answered back early in the second half, as Stallone took a cross from freshman Victoria Vasapolli, and deposited it in the back of the net to tie the game at one. Just two minutes into the period, Vasapolli let off a cross that the Pace keeper tried to knock away. The ball fell right onto the foot of Stallone, who easily punched it in the net. Ten minutes later, it was Stallone again who provided the magic for the ‘Cats. After a deflection off a Setter defender, she was alone with the ball in the box. Stallone then ripped a shot past the Pace goalkeeper, giving the ‘Cats a 2-1 lead, and scoring what would prove to be the eventual game winner. Despite an onslaught of pressure from the Pace attack in the closing minutes, Wilmington held on for their first victory of the season.
Junior goalkeeper Amanda Walters recorded eight saves for the Wildcats, while Courtany Hagen notched three saves for Pace. The Setters out-shot Wilmington by a 17-10 margin, including a 14-4 advantage in the second half. Pace also held a decisive 6-0 edge in corner kicks.
With the win, Wilmington improved to 1-0 to start the season, while Pace dropped to 0-1 on the year. The Wildcats return to the pitch on Tuesday afternoon, when they travel to take on Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference foe Holy Family University on Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 PM.
9/10/2011 – DOMINICAN COLLEGE
LADY WILDCATS FALL TO DOMINICAN, 3-2 IN WOMEN’S SOCCER
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The visiting Chargers of Dominican College scored three unanswered goals, to edge the host Wildcats of Wilmington University, 3-2 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) women’s soccer action on Saturday afternoon at the Kirkwood Complex.
It was the CACC opener for both teams, and it was the Wildcats who struck first during the 16th minute, as senior forward Kirsten Stallone took a through ball from Morgan Fraczkowski and deposited it in the back of the net to give the hosts a 1-0 lead. The lead was short lived, as Dominican answered back with the first of three unanswered goals. In the 24th minute, Jamilyn Snyder took a loose ball and netted a breakaway goal to tie the game at one. Snyder struck again in the 35th minute, as she converted a penalty kick opportunity, and gave the Chargers a 2-1 lead they would take into the break.
The score would remain 2-1 for much of the second half, and Dominican took a 3-1 lead during the 74th minute when Olivia Antonopoulos found a loose ball in the Wildcat defense and connected on breakaway. Wilmington got within one (3-2), when junior forward Brittany Rhodes converted a penalty kick during the 88th minute, but the Charger defense held the ‘Cats at bay for the remaining minutes to seal the conference victory.
Junior Amanda Walters (1-1) recorded four saves in goal for the Wildcats, while Kaitlyn Hertz turned away four shots as well for Dominican. Shots were close, as Wilmington held a slim 13-11 advantage, but it was the Chargers who had the edge in corner kicks, 5-2.
Following the game, Wilmington dropped to 0-1 in the CACC and 1-1 overall, while Dominican improved to 1-0 in the conference and 1-2 on the season. The Wildcats return to the pitch on Tuesday afternoon, when they travel to take on CACC foe Georgian Court University. Kickoff is slated for 3:30 PM.
9/13/2011 – Georgian Court University
JONES’ OVERTIME GOAL SENDS WILMINGTON WOMEN TO 1-0 WIN OVER GEORGIAN COURT
LAKEWOOD, NJ -- It took a little longer than planned, but the end result was worth the wait as freshman forward Clorissa Jones broke a scoreless tie in the final 90 seconds of the second overtime period, to give the Wildcats of Wilmington University a thrilling 1-0 victory over the host Lions of Georgian Court University in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) women’s soccer action on Tuesday afternoon at Investors Savings Bank Field.
The two teams battled back and forth for 90 minutes, but neither squad was able to find the back of the net. It wasn’t until Jones knocked home a corner kick off the foot of junior forward Brittany Rhodes during the 109th minute, were the Wildcats able to celebrate.
Junior goalkeeper Amanda Waters was outstanding in net, as she recorded a career-high 15 saves in net for Wilmington, while Sheallyn Sullivan turned away three shots for Georgian Court. The Lions had the edge in shots by a convincing 26-6 margin, and also held an 11-2 advantage in corner kicks.
With the win, Wilmington improved to 1-1 in the CACC and 2-1 overall, while Georgian Court dropped to 1-1 in the conference and 1-3 on the season. The Wildcats return to the pitch on Saturday afternoon, when they travel to take on the Warriors of Nyack College in a CACC tilt beginning at 12:00 PM.
9/17/2011 – Nyack College
NYACK EDGES WILMINGTON WOMEN, 1-0
NYACK, NY -- The offensive struggles continued for the Lady Wildcats of Wilmington University today, as they were edge by the host Warriors of Nyack College, 1-0 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) women’s soccer action on Saturday afternoon at Moseley Field.
Nyack scored the game’s lone goal when Jen Martino took a pass from Ashlee Hayes, and ripped a shot into the back of the net during the 21st minute. That would be the only scoring on the game, as Wilmington struggled to find their offensive rhythm and keeper Amanda Walters did her share to keep the Warriors from scoring again.
The Wildcats managed just three shots on the afternoon, and were out-shot by a convincing 12-3 margin. The Warriors also had the edge in corner kicks, 1-0. Wilmington’s Amanda Walters recorded seven saves, while Nyack’s Maddy Barbarino turned away two shots.
Following the game, Wilmington dropped to 1-2 in the CACC and 2-2 overall, while Nyack improved to 2-0 in the conference and 2-4 on the season. The ‘Cats return to the pitch on Tuesday afternoon, when they travel to take on the NYIT Bears in a non-conference tilt beginning at 4:00 PM.
9/20/2011 – New York Institute of Technology
WOMEN’S SOCCER FALLS TO NYIT, 2-1
OLD WESTBURY, NY -- The Wilmington University Lady Wildcats allowed two second half goals to the host Bears of the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), and fell 2-1 in non-conference women’s soccer action on Tuesday afternoon.
Wilmington struck first, as senior Angelica Appold knocked home a corner kick off the foot of freshman Victoria Vasapolli, right before the end of the first half. That would be the only offense the Wildcats could muster, as the Bears dominated play in the second stanza.
Sina Windmueller scored off a pass from Heather Kasper during the 67th minute to tie the game at one. Just four minutes later, Ally Halbig netted an unassisted goal to give NYIT a 2-1 lead that would hold until the final whistle.
Junior goalkeeper Amanda Walters recorded eight saves in the loss, while Kathryn Miller did not record a save in the victory. The Bears held a convincing 19-6 advantage in shots, including a 12-3 edge in the second half. The Wildcats had the edge in corner kicks, 6-2.
Following the game, Wilmington dropped to 2-3 on the season, while NYIT improved to 5-2 overall. The Wildcats are back in action on Thursday afternoon, when they travel to take on the Golden Lions of Dowling College in a non-conference tilt beginning at 4:00 PM.
9/22/2011 – Dowling College
LADY WILDCATS DROP THIRD STRAIGHT, FALL 2-1 TO DOWLING
BROOKHAVEN, NY -- The Lady Wildcats of Wilmington University dropped their third straight game, a 2-1 decision to the host Golden Lions of Dowling College in non-conference women’s soccer action on Thursday afternoon at Golden Lions Field.
Dowling struck first, taking a 1-0 lead in the 21st minute as Megan Emanuelo took a long pass from Karen Endersen and deposited it in the back of the net. The Golden Lions would hold onto that lead into halftime, as they dominated play. The hosts out-shot the ‘Cats 6-1 in the first period.
Wilmington netted the equalizer during the 57th minute as junior Penelope Fantis finished a cross from freshman Victoria Vasapolli. Dowling regained the lead just ten minutes later when Erika Krumholz netted an unassisted goal. The Golden Lions would hold on, and escaped with the 2-1 victory.
Junior Brooke Eveler (0-1) made her first start in goal this season, and recorded two saves in the loss. Melissa Guglielmo notched three saves in net for Dowling. The Golden Lions held a 10-5 edge in shots, and a 9-1 advantage in corner kicks.
Following the game, Wilmington dropped to 2-4 on the season, while Dowling improved to 5-2 overall. The Wildcats are back in action on Saturday afternoon, when they play host to the Golden Falcons of Felician College in a CACC game beginning at noon.
9/24/2011 – FELICIAN COLLEGE
WOMEN’S SOCCER UPENDED BY FELICIAN, 2-1
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University dropped their fourth straight decision, this time a 2-1 defeat at the hands of the visiting Golden Falcons of Felician College in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) women’s soccer action on Saturday afternoon at the Kirkwood Complex. The loss marks the third consecutive game that the Wildcats have fallen by the same 2-1 score.
Felician took a 1-0 lead during the 20th minute when Stephanie Jimenez knocked home a rebound off a shot that was turned away by Wilmington goalkeeper Amanda Walters. The Golden Falcons would hold that one-goal lead throughout the entire first half.
The Wildcats tied the game at one, as sophomore Jordanne Hoesli-Atkins connected on a direct kick during the 58th minute. Wilmington kept the pressure on for most of the period, and had a chance to take the lead, but a penalty kick opportunity by junior Brittany Rhodes sailed wide. Felician broke the tie at the 83:23 mark when Jordan Farley ripped a shot from just outside the 18 that found its way into the back of the net. The Golden Falcons held on for the remaining six minutes and came away with the conference victory, sending the Wildcats to their fourth straight loss.
Walters (2-4) had five saves for Wilmington in goal, while Allie Couzo notched three saves in goal for Felician. The Wildcats out-shot the Golden Falcons by a 17-9 margin, and also held a 3-1 advantage in corner kicks.
Following the game, Wilmington dropped to 1-3 in the CACC and 2-5 overall, while Felician improved to 4-1 in the conference and 5-2 on the season. The Wildcats return to the pitch on Tuesday afternoon, when they travel to take on Philadelphia University in a CACC match-up beginning at 4:30 PM.
9/27/2011 – Philadelphia University
LADY WILDCATS FALL TO PHILADELPHIA, 2-0
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Wilmington University dropped their fifth straight game, this time a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the Rams of Philadelphia University in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) women’s soccer action on Thursday afternoon at Ravenhill Field.
The Rams scored their first goal during the 25th minute when Jessica Stec finished a cross from Carla Chmielewski. Philadelphia would hold the 1-0 lead through halftime. The hosts added an insurance goal in the game’s final minutes as Trisha Sileo knocked in a rebound off a Kristen Ferguson corner kick.
The score could have been much worse for the Wildcats, if not for the stellar play of junior goalkeeper Amanda Walters, who recorded 13 saves in the loss. Kelli Kowalewski notched seven saves for Philadelphia. The Rams held a convincing 22-8 advantage in shots, but the ‘Cats had a 5-2 edge in corner kicks.
Following the game, Wilmington dropped to 1-4 in the CACC and 2-6 overall, while Philadelphia remained unbeaten in the conference at 6-0 and improved to 7-1-1 on the season. The Wildcats return to the pitch on Thursday afternoon, when they host C.W. Post University in a non-conference game beginning at 3:30 PM.
9/29/2011 – C.W. POST UNIVERSITY
C.W. POST TOO MUCH FOR LADY WILDCATS, WILMINGTON FALLS 4-1 IN SOCCER
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The visiting Pioneers of C.W. Post University proved to be too much for the Lady Wildcats of Wilmington University, as they scored four second half goals, en-route to a 4-1 victory in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) women’s soccer action on Thursday afternoon at the Kirkwood Complex.
After a scoreless first half, the Pioneers struck first. Elsa Klarin found Alexa Niciforo at the 57th minute mark to take the lead. The visitors kept the pressure, and this time Tove Ericksson found the back of the net, tallying an unassisted goal from outside the 18. The goal gave C.W. Post (4-3) a 2-0 lead.
Wilmington (2-7) finally got on the board during the 68th minute, when defender Vikki Zipf scored on a direct kick, cutting the lead to 2-1. That would be as close as the ‘Cats would get, as C.W. Post’s Morgan Kitton tallied two goals in the game’s final four minutes. The first was a breakaway, as she collided with Wilmington keeper Brooke Eveler. The second came from a corner kick off the foot Ericksson, giving the visitors a 4-1 lead that would prove to be the final score.
The Wildcats’ Brooke Eveler recorded 11 saves in a losing effort. C.W. Post’s Allie Weiser notched eight saves. Wilmington was out-shot by a 19-16 margin, while each team recorded two corner kicks on the afternoon.
Wilmington returns to action on Saturday afternoon, hosting Post University in a CACC matchup at the Kirkwood Complex. Game time is slated for noon.
10/1/2011 – POST UNIVERSITY
LADY WILDCATS SQUANDER OPPORTUNITIES, FALL TO POST 4-2
NEW CASTLE, DE -- Wilmington University held a convincing 24-7 shot advantage and maintained a considerable edge in possession, but it was not enough as the visiting Eagles of Post University made the most of their few opportunities to come away with a 4-2 victory in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) women’s soccer action on Saturday afternoon at the Kirkwood Complex.
Post (3-2 CACC/3-5) struck first, as Elin Nyman scored the first of her three goals at the 35:39 minute mark, beating the Wildcat keeper on a breakaway. Renel Dennis put the Eagles ahead 2-0 right before the end of the first half as she also tallied a breakaway goal.
Wilmington (1-5 CACC/2-8) cut the deficit in half during the 56th minute as Vikki Zipf knocked home a deflection off a missed clear from a corner kick. The ‘Cats tied the game at two just four minutes later when Penelope Fantis finished a feed from Ashley Kroll. Momentum changed in favor of the Eagles during the 70th minute when the visitors were awarded a penalty kick opportunity and Nyman converted the chance, putting Post up 3-2. She would complete the hat trick during the 86th minute, when she knocked home a pass from Sabrina Sinopoli to give the Eagles a little insurance and dash any hopes for a Wildcat comeback.
The ‘Cats out-shot the Eagles by a 24-7 margin, but struggled to find the back of the net. Corner kicks were tied at three apiece. Wilmington’s Amanda Walters notched one save in the first half, before giving way to Brooke Eveler right before the end of the first half. Eveler (0-3) suffered the loss, as she gave up two goals and recorded a pair of saves. Grace McConnell notched six saves in net for Post.
The Wildcats return to the pitch next Saturday evening when they host their annual Breast Cancer Awareness Game at Caravel Academy. Game time is slated for 5:00 PM and all fans are encouraged to wear pink.
10/8/2011 –
CONCORDIA COLLEGE (Breast Cancer Awareness Game)
Caravel Academy - Bear, DE
WILMINGTON WOMEN BREAK SEVEN GAME LOSING SKID WITH 2-0 VICTORY OVER CONCORDIA
BEAR, DE -- Wilmington University ended their seven game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over the visiting Clippers of Concordia College in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) women’s soccer action on Saturday evening at Bob People’s Stadium.
The Wildcats (2-5 CACC/3-8) took the field for their annual “Score for a Cure” Breast Cancer Awareness Game, and the new pink uniforms proved to be good luck. Junior forward Brittany Rhodes broke a scoreless tie during the game’s 31st minute, as she finished a corner kick opportunity from the foot of sophomore Monica Weil. That goal would be all the hosts would need, but the ‘Cats added an a little insurance in the 80th minute when freshman Ashley Kroll stole the ball from a Clipper defender and chipped it over the keeper’s head.
Wilmington’s Amanda Walters (3-5) and Brooke Eveler combined on the shutout in goal, with each keeper recording one save apiece. Esteffi Gonzalez notched seven saves for Concordia (0-8 CACC/2-9). The Wildcats held a 21-6 advantage in shots, and also had a 2-0 edge in corner kicks.
The ‘Cats return to the pitch on Tuesday afternoon, when they play host to the rival Lightning of Goldey-Beacom College in a CACC contest beginning at 3:30 PM.
10/11/2011 – GOLDEY-BEACOM COLLEGE
WOMEN’S SOCCER FALLS TO GOLDEY-BEACOM, 2-1
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University fell to the visiting Lightning of Goldey-Beacom College, 2-1 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) women’s soccer action on Tuesday afternoon at the Kirkwood Complex.
After a scoreless first half, Goldey-Beacom’s Alexandra Smith netted her first of two goals on the day. She took the ball at midfield, and took on the entire team before beating Wildcat keeper, Amanda Walters just two minutes into the start of the period. Smith added another goal during the 62nd minute, when she took a through pass from Danielle Semenza, and ripped a shot that found the back of the net.
Wilmington (2-6 CACC/3-9) cut the deficit to 2-1 during the 86th minute as junior Penelope Fantis converted a penalty kick opportunity. That would be as close as the ‘Cats would get, as they could ran out of time to finish the comeback.
The Wildcats out-shot the Lightning by an 18-13 margin, and held a 4-2 advantage in corner kicks. Wilmington’s Amanda Walters notched four saves in goal, while Kristin Degenhardt turned away seven shots for Goldey-Beacom (4-4 CACC/5-5).
Wilmington returns to the pitch on Saturday afternoon, when they travel to take on the Deacons of Bloomfield College in a CACC contest beginning at 11:00 AM.
10/15/2011 – Bloomfield College
RHODES’ TWO GOALS LEADS LADY WILDCATS TO 2-1 WIN OVER BLOOMFIELD
ORANGE, NJ -- Junior forward Brittany Rhodes netted a pair of goals to lead the Wildcats of Wilmington University to a 2-1 victory over the host Deacons of Bloomfield College in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) women’s soccer action on Saturday afternoon.
Rhodes put Wilmington (3-6 CACC/4-9) on the board just 11 minutes into the game when she finished a feed from sophomore Jordanne Hoesli-Atkins. She added her second goal of the afternoon, the eventual game winner, two and a half minutes into the start of the second half. An unassisted goal, she buried a shot from just outside the 18 to give the Wildcats a 2-0 lead. Bloomfield (0-8 CACC/2-11) would cut the deficit in half during the 75th minute on a breakaway goal by Christine Rutherford, but the ‘Cats would hold on down the stretch for the conference victory.
Wilmington’s Amanda Walters recorded two saves in goal, while Katrina Guevara notched six stops for Bloomfield. The shots were tied at 14 apiece, while the Deacons held a 2-1 edge in corner kicks.
Next up for the Wildcats is a non-conference tilt against Millersville University on Tuesday afternoon at the Kirkwood Complex. Game time is slated for 3:30 PM.
10/18/2011 –
MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY
Kirkwood Complex
FANTIS’ TWO GOALS POWER LADY WILDCATS TO 2-1 WIN OVER MILLERSVILLE
NEW CASTLE, DE -- Junior midfielder Penelope Fantis netted two goals to lead the Wildcats of Wilmington University to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Marauders of Millersville University in non-conference women’s soccer action on Tuesday afternoon at the Kirkwood Soccer Complex.
Fantis netted her first goal during the 39th minute, as she took a feed from classmate Brittany Rhodes, and ripped a shot from just inside the 18 yard box, that found its way into the back of the net. She struck again, this time in the 53rd minute as she connected on a pass from sophomore Jordanne Hoesli-Atkins, that gave Wilmington a 2-0 lead. Millersville cut the lead in half as Taylor Suskie knocked home a rebound that went off the post at the 86:00 mark, but the ‘Cats would hold on for the one-goal victory.
Junior Brooke Eveler notched five saves in goal for Wilmington (5-9), while Laura Reed turned away three shots for Millersville (5-9-1). The Marauders out-shot the Wildcats by a 13-10 margin, and also held a 10-4 advantage in corner kicks.
Wilmington returns to action on Thursday afternoon, when they travel to take on the Purple Knights of the University of Bridgeport in a non-conference game beginning at 3:30 PM.
10/20/2011 – #1 University of Bridgeport
#1 BRIDGEPORT DOWNS WILMINGTON WOMEN, 7-0
BRIDGEPORT, CT -- The top-ranked Purple Knights of the University of Bridgeport showed why they are the number one team in the nation, as they easily disposed of the Wilmington University Wildcats, 7-0 in non-conference women’s soccer action on Thursday afternoon at Knights Field.
The hosts ran up a quick 3-0 lead after just 22 minutes of play, and continued to add on two more before the end of the first half. Wilmington (5-10) tightened up the defense in the second half, but Bridgeport (13-0) was still able to score twice and cruised to the 7-0 victory.
Asia Pulse netted a hat trick, while Giuana Prugger, Tessa Dunster, Katie Stanley, and Julia Colley each added single goals. Juila Hansson recorded five saves in goal for the Purple Knights.
Wilmington’s Brooke Eveler notched three saves in goal before being replaced by Amanda Walters (four saves) to start the second half. The Wildcats were out-shot by a 24-10 margin, but managed to close the gap to 9-7 in the second period. The Purple Knights held an 8-1 advantage in corner kicks.
The Wildcats are back in action on Saturday afternoon, when they play host to the Cougars of Caldwell College in a CACC contest beginning at noon.
10/22/2011 – CALDWELL COLLEGE
WILMINGTON WOMEN BATTLE TO SCORELESS DRAW WITH CALDWELL
NEW CASTLE, DE -- Despite a combined 50 shots, neither Wilmington University or Caldwell College could find a way to score as the Wildcats and Cougars battled to a scoreless draw in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) women’s soccer action on Saturday afternoon at the Kirkwood Complex.
Both teams had ample opportunities to find the back of the net, but key saves and missed chances told the story this afternoon. Wilmington’s Amanda Walters recorded 14 saves in goal, while Caldwell’s Kristina Cabales turned away 18 shots for the visitors. The Wildcats out-shot the Cougars by a 33-18 margin, and held an 8-3 advantage in corner kicks.
Prior to today’s contest, the ‘Cats honored seniors Brooke Eveler, Alli Williams, and Kirsten Stallone.
Following the game, Wilmington now stands at 3-6-1 in the CACC and 5-10-1 overall, while Caldwell is 5-2-2 in the conference and 6-6-2 on the season. The Lady Wildcats return to the pitch on Tuesday afternoon, as they host the Griffins of Chestnut Hill College in their final home contest of the season. Game time is slated for 3:30 PM.
10/25/2011 – CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE
WILMINGTON WOMEN’S PLAYOFF HOPES END WITH 3-1 LOSS TO CHESTNUT HILL
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The visiting Griffins of Chestnut Hill College defeated the host Wildcats of Wilmington University, 3-1 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) women’s soccer action on Tuesday afternoon at the Kirkwood Complex. The defeat put an end to Wilmington’s playoff hopes, and dropped their record to 3-7-1 in the CACC and 5-11-1 overall, with one game left to play.
Right from the start Chestnut Hill (7-5 CACC/9-8) pressed the action with dominant play by striker Lauren Riiff. She was all the offense her team needed today as she finished the game with a hat trick. Her first goal came in the 29th minute, receiving a pass from teammate Ali Allizzo. Riiff then took on a defender and ripped a shot from inside 18 yards. Later in the half she was at it again, as she scored off a throw in pass from Lauren Nolte from about 20 yards out. She finished the hat trick in the second half as she stole the ball away from a Wilmington defender, then scored an unassisted goal from about 20 yards out.
The Lady Wildcats tried to fight back and rally late in the game. Vikki Zipf found the back of the net in the 75th minute, connecting on a throw in pass from senior Liz Case. The goal put the game at 3-1 still in Chestnut Hill College’s favor. The Lady Wildcats were unable to generate any more offense, and fell victim to another loss.
Wilmington returns to action on Friday afternoon when they travel to Holy Family University for a CACC match-up beginning at 4:00 PM.
10/28/2011 – Holy Family University
WILDCATS CLOSE OUT WOMEN’S SOCCER SEASON WITH 3-2 LOSS TO HOLY FAMILY
NEW CASTLE, DE -- Wilmington University closed out the 2011 season with a 3-2 loss to the host Tigers of Holy Family University in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) women’s soccer action on Friday afternoon at Tiger Field.
Holy Family (7-5 CACC/10-7) struck first, as Lindsay Fisher headed in a corner kick from Madison Hudson in the 21st minute. The Wildcats tied the game at one just five minutes later as junior Penelope Fantis connected on a corner kick from freshman Victoria Vasapolli. The Tigers went back on top 30 seconds before the end of the first half, when Megan Tole scored on a breakaway, giving the hosts a 2-1 lead at the break.
Wilmington tied the game at two during the 86th minute when Fantis struck for her second goal of the afternoon, this one a breakaway. Things were even for just a shot while, as the Tigers’ Dawn Curry put the home team ahead during the 89th minute. Curry knocked home a feed from Melissa Benson to give Holy Family the one-goal victory.
The Wildcats’ Brooke Eveler recorded six saves, while Gina Mansi turned away two shots for the Tigers. Holy Family out-shot Wilmington by a 19-8 margin, and also held an 11-2 advantage in corner kicks.
Following the game, Wilmington closed the books on a disappointing season, finishing with a CACC record of 3-8-1 and an overall mark of 5-12-1.
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