Marquette University
USF
#17/23 Golden Eagles Drop First Match of Season
9/8/2006 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Sept. 8, 2006
TAMPA, Fla. -- Marquette had its unbeaten streak snapped tonight, dropping a 1-0 decision at USF.
The Bulls (4-0-1, 1-0 BIG EAST) tallied a goal in the 89th minute, as Jaleesa Scott took a Lindsay Brauer pass and put it past MU goalkeeper Laura Boyer for the lone score of the match.
"This is a tough loss for our team." head coach Markus Roeders said. "Unfortunately, we didn't put a whole game together and our playing level didn't rise up until the second half."
Defense was the name of the game tonight at USF, as both teams limited their opponents chances. In the first half, USF attempted five shots while Marquette (2-1-2, 0-1 BIG EAST) took three shots. Overall, USF outshot MU, 10-9 - including 3-1 in shots-on-goal.
"We had some opportunities to score in the match, but those chances have to be finished." Roeders explained. "We thought our defense played well in the second half and since the goal came so late, it gave us little time to mount a comeback."
For the game, Boyer made three saves in goal for the Golden Eagles. Her counterpart, Casey Garrett, stopped one shot. Marquette attempted three corner kicks, to USF's two. Each team was whistled for 15 fouls.
Roeders added, "We have some work ahead of us and our team will rebound. We are too talented and heading home for a game at Valley Fields will be a great chance to take a step forward."
The Golden Eagles return to action on Tuesday, Sept. 12 when they host Wis.-Milwaukee at Valley Fields. Gametime is set for 7 p.m.
