*Story by Alex Trevino
CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Wilmington College women's soccer team fell to Mt. St. Joseph 2-0 in its first game of the MSJ Tournament on Saturday evening.
The Quakers faced an early onslaught from the Mt. St. Joseph as the Lions scored an early goal by Catherine Hatfield. Wilmington defended well the rest of the half and were able to head to the half down 1-0. In the second half, MSJ proved too potent for Wilmington as the Lions scored a second time again by Catherine Hatfield. The Quakers mounted a strong comeback attempt with four shots on goal in the final 30 minutes of the game. MSJ goalkeeper Madison Hart was able to preserve her clean sheet with four strong saves.
The Lions held a 13-6 edge in shots overall including a 7-3 mark in shots on goal. Abby Spirk, Maddie Scott and Tiffany Hayes fired the shots on goal for the Quakers.
Wilmington has a quick turnaround as it plays Transylvania tomorrow (Sunday) at 2 p.m. in the final game at the MSJ Tournament.
