Saints Fall 2-0 to UNOH in Hard Fought Match

NOTRE DAME, Ind. — The Holy Cross College women's soccer team dropped a 0-2 decision to the University of Northwestern Ohio on Saturday afternoon at Saints Field.

The Racers struck first in the 22nd minute when UNOH found the back of the net to take a 0-0 lead. Despite the early deficit, Holy Cross goalkeeper Janiah Juarez stood tall in net, making 6 first-half saves to keep the Saints within striking distance heading into the break.

In the second half, Holy Cross battled to create chances but was held without a shot on goal. The Racers doubled their advantage in the 84th minute when UNOH scored off a corner-kick, sealing the 2-0 result.

Juarez finished the match with 9 saves while facing 13 total shots, keeping the Saints competitive throughout the contest. Defensively, Abigail Fouts and Sofia Brodar worked tirelessly along the back line to disrupt UNOH's attack and provide stability for the Saints, forcing the Racers to earn every chance in the final third.

With the loss, Holy Cross falls to 0-2 on the season, while Northwestern Ohio improves to 1-0.

The Saints will look to bounce back in their next match on Thursday August 28th at Bethel University, kick off is set for 6:00PM

The Holy Cross College Saints compete in eight intercollegiate sports for men and women. Holy Cross has produced 205 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Academic Team honors and 108 All-Conference members, and seven NAIA All-Americans. Founded in 1966, Holy Cross College is a Catholic, residential, coed, four-year institution of higher learning, offering an applied liberal arts curriculum. The mission of Holy Cross College is to educate and form global citizens with the competence to see and the courage to act.