Non-Conference Draw for Women's Soccer at William Paterson

When and Where: September 14, 2022 – Wayne, NJ

Records: St. Joseph's 1-1-2, William Paterson 0-4-2

The St. Joseph's University, New York (L.I.) women's soccer team played to a 1-1 non-conference draw with William Patterson University on Wednesday evening.

Top performers

• Senior Abbey Curcio found the back of the net in the 72nd minute
• Sophomore Alesandra Melendez was credited with the assist
• Junior keeper Mikayla Ritter spent all 90 minutes between the pipes making four saves on the night
• WPU's Lindsey Ash was responsible for the Pioneers' lone goal of the evening

How it happened

• The Pioneers were first on the board when a WPU corner kick was sent into the box and Ash managed to punch her shot through in the eighth minute of play
• St. Joseph's was held scoreless until late in the second half when Melendez found Curcio who one-timed it past a diving Sarah Mantilla for the equalizer
• Minutes later, the Pioneers brought the ball downfield, but Elisa Zuta's attempt at the bottom left corner was turned away by Ritter to preserve the draw

Notes

• Curcio's notched her second goal of the season
• Melendez's assist was her first of the year
• The Golden Eagles were outshot 10-7 and were shutout of corner kick opportunities

Up next

The Golden Eagles resume Skyline Conference play when they host SUNY Purchase on Tuesday, September 20 at 6:00 pm.