PURCHASE, N.Y. – Despite a two-goal performance from
Jenna Moraglia (Seaford, N.Y./Seaford) and a late offensive push, the Manhattanville University women's soccer team fell to Mount Saint Mary College (8-4-1, 5-1-1 SKY), 5-3 on Saturday afternoon. With the loss, the Valiants move to 5-7-0 overall and 3-5-0 in Skyline Conference play.
Manhattanville wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, as Moraglia found the back of the net for her second goal of the season to give the Valiants an early 1-0 advantage. The Knights responded in the 25
th minute when Grace Morra scored the equalizer, sparking a three-goal stretch for the visitors.
The Valiants continued to battle, with Moraglia striking again in the 39
th with her third goal of the season to cut the deficit to one. Mount Saint Mary answered just over two minutes later as Isabella Milburn scored in the 41
st minute, sending the Knights into halftime with a 4-2 advantage.
Coming out of the break, Manhattanville looked to generate momentum offensively.
Audrey Fenninger (New City, N.Y./Clarkstown South) recorded a header on goal in the 50
th minute, but Mount Saint Mary goalkeeper Julianna Ewashko came up with the save. The Valiants eventually broke through in the 66
th minute when
Jennay Amaral (Washingtonville, N.Y./Washingtonville) found the back of the net, bringing Manhattanville within striking distance at 4-3.
Manhattanville continued searching for the equalizer, earning a pair of corner kicks in the 78
th and 79
th minutes. However, the Knights held off the Valiants' comeback efforts before Shotter netted her second goal of the contest in the 85
th minute to secure the 5-3 victory.
In net,
Gabrielle Billetz (Clarksburg, Mass./Hoosac Valley) played the full 90 minutes, recording three saves.
UP NEXT
The Valiants look for a comeback victory against Merchant Marine Academy Oct. 20 at 7PM.
