ARLINGTON, Va. - Marymount women's soccer kicked off their 2023 campaign at home this season, hosting the Shenandoah University Hornets in a Friday matchup at Long Bridge Park.

A tight match going into the second half, three goals by SU gave the edge to the Hornets, giving the Saints the early season loss. 

Notable

• Minnie Morris had a pair of shots in her first collegiate match.
• Laney Placido and Eliza Diggs each had a shot on goal in the affair.
• Allina Mbuko put up two shots, with Eva Roros putting up one in the match. 
• Layne Kaufman notched eight saves in the net for MU.

How It Happened

• Marymount came out in offensive fashion, putting up five shots within the first ten minutes of the match. A fierce battle in front of the net gave the Saints a strong look at their first goal of the season, but were unable to capitalize.
• Three saves from Kaufman in the final minutes of the half kept the match evened up 0-0 heading into intermission.
• Three goals from the Hornets was the difference maker, with the Saints itching to get something offensive going, ultimately falling in the contest 3-0.

Up Next

• The Saints will hit the pitch at home again on Sunday, Sept. 3, taking on Mary Washington at 6:00 PM.
• MU will hit the road next week twice, traveling to Goucher College on Wednesday, Sept. 6 and Stevenson on Saturday, Sept. 9.