INDIANAPOLIS – The Butler women's soccer team trailed by two goals at halftime and ultimately dropped its match with Georgetown by the final score 2-0. The Bulldogs (6-4-4, 1-2-3 BIG EAST) generated 15 shots in the match with six on frame, but the Hoyas (5-4-4, 2-2-2 BIG EAST) matched Butler's six saves in the match to hold on for the win.
Key Moments
- 17' | An errant defensive pass in the area allows Georgetown's Lizzie Heller to one-time a shot from 12 yards into the left side of the net. The Hoyas take an early lead.
- 25' | Georgetown's Isabel Boodell carries up the center of the pitch. She plays forward to Aliza Mannon who has broken the defensive line. After one cut to the left, Mannon strikes a shot from 15 yards that hits the far post and caroms into the back of the net. It's a 2-0 lead for the Hoyas.
-- HALFTIME --
- 74' | A handball is called on a Georgetown defender in the penalty area. Butler's attempt from the spot is saved by the keeper, and two subsequent shots from within the goal box are blocked.
Bulldog Bits
- Chloe Brecht led Butler's offense with four total shots and two on frame.
- Nine Bulldogs had at least one shot in the match, and five put one on goal.
- Ash's six saves give her 59 this season and 109 in her career.
Up Next
Butler remains in Indianapolis to host Villanova for a 7 p.m. kick on Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Sellick Bowl.
