UD Loses Another Close Game

After losing their final home game of the year 2-0, the Lady Crusaders were blanked again 1-0 to Rhodes College on Saturday afternoon to drop to 5-12 on the year. On the bright side, the team is showing that they are almost over the hump with their great defensive play as of late. Over the last five games the team has limited opponent shots and played great defensive soccer, and prior to Tuesday’s 2-0 loss, they were coming off of two; double overtime 1-0 loses.

Also promising was the three freshmen contributed and registered all four of the shots. Midfielder Marie Meagher (Grand Forks, ND/Red River H.S.) had two shots, while midfielder/forward Leslie Solis (Irving, TX/Irving Nimitz H.S.) and forward Melissa Carpenter (Sugar Land, TX/Stephen F. Austin H.S.) each chipped in one. Senior goalkeeper Jennifer Boryca (Piqua, OH/Piqua H.S.) recorded six saves.

The UD women play tomorrow on their way south and face the Hendrix College Warriors in Conway, AR. The game is slated to start at 2:00pm. After the match on Sunday, the Crusaders are off during the week before playing their final two games next weekend against Birmingham-Southern College and Millsaps College.