Winchester, VA. - Marymount women's soccer competed on the road in the season opener, falling just short against Shenandoah.

The Saints will start the season with a 0-1-0 record. 

NOTABLE

• Harkins, Breanna seized the first goal of the season for the Saints in the 79^th minute during a penalty kick opportunity.
• Alvarado, Nicole claimed her first goal as a Saint and the second goal of the season during the 88^th minute nearing the end of the game.
• Carrillo-Torres, Daniela had a shot on goal in the 60^th minute.
• Mockenhaupt, Hannah was the starting goalkeeper with 4 saves in the first half.
• The Saints played an aggressive game with 5 fouls in the first half and 3 in the second half.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Saints came out defensive in the first half with very little action in the offensive box and no goals scored by either team.
• Shenandoah's offense kept the Saints on their toes with 11 shots in the first half. The Saints defense stood strong and denied all goal attempts in the first 45 minutes.
• Both teams attempted to switch things up with numerous substitutions throughout the second half.
• Shenandoah was the first to score in the 53^rd minute. Shenandoah made their final two goals of the game in the 60^th and 88^th minutes of the game.
• The Saints pushed till the end and were able to avoid the shutout by achieving two goals near the end of the game. The first goal was in the 79^th minute and the second goal was in the 88^th minute.
• Even with the last-minute strides taken by the Saints, Shenandoah was able to keep the 3-2 lead to finish the game.

UP NEXT

• The Saints will play on the road again. This time traveling to Chestertown, Md. to take on Washington College at 12pm on Sunday.
• Marymount will be back at home next Wednesday, Sept. 4^th , ready to take on Goucher College at Long Bridge Park with a 7pm start time.