INDIANAPOLIS – The Butler women's soccer team and No. 20 Georgetown were scoreless at the break, but, in the final 45 minutes, each side put one in to produce a 1-1 draw. The Bulldogs (6-3-3, 1-1-2 BIG EAST) scored first, striking in the run of play in the 62
nd minute. However, a Butler handball in the area led to a penalty kick in the 83
rd minute, and the Hoyas (7-1-4, 3-0-1 BIG EAST) converted to level the score.
Key Moments
- 36' | Leila Lister creates space at the upper right corner of the penalty area. Her shot sails just left of the far post.
HALFTIME
- 54' | Anna Schroeder takes a shot from 25 yards that is tipped over the crossbar, leading to a series of three corner kicks. A Butler foul is called on the third attempt, and the Hoyas end the threat.
- 61' | Georgetown sends one in from the far-right side, and the service is headed into the air. A Hoyas attacker volleys a hard shot that is saved by Anna Pierce, diving to her left.
- 62' | Lucia Englund sends a ball from the left side into the area. Talia Sommer collects the ball, splits two defenders, and strikes a ball inside the near post. The Georgetown keeper gets a hand on the ball, but it continues into the goal. Butler takes a 1-0 lead.
- 83' | A Butler handball in the area leads to a penalty kick for the Hoyas. Eliza Turner converts into the back-left corner of the net, leveling the score.
Butler Points Summary
GOALS:
Talia Sommer
ASSISTS:
Lucia Englund
Bulldog Bits
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Talia Sommer's goal was her sixth this season and the 17
th of her career.
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Lucia Englund's assist was her second this season and the second of her career.
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Anna Pierce made four saves to preserve the draw. She now has 33 this season and 119 in her career.
Up Next
- Butler hosts (rv) Xavier on Sunday, Oct. 6. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.