Oct. 11, 2003

Final Stats

FAIRFAX, VA. - On Saturday, Oct. 11, in Fairfax, Va., the Villanova women's soccer team was defeated by George Mason 1-0 to fall to 10-4-0 on the season. George Mason scored early and the defense posted its third consecutive shutout as the Patriots defeated Villanova, in a non-conference game at George Mason Stadium.

George Mason remained unbeaten (4-0-1) in its last five games as it improved to 7-2-3 with the victory, while Villanova lost for the third time in its last four contests to drop to 10-4. The Patriots entered the game ranked 10th in the NSCAA Mid-Atlantic Region poll, while the Wildcats were ranked fifth.

Villanova held an 11-2 advantage in shots on the night, but the Patriots got the one into the net they needed early in the first half. Sophomore Amy Alecci started the play with a pass forward into the left side of the penalty area to junior Sarah Wilkinson, who gathered the ball and sent a low shot toward the left post. Junior Dianna Russini redirected the ball past the Wildcats goalkeeper and inside the left post for her fourth goal of the year at 8:49.

The George Mason defense took over from there and posted its fourth shutout of the season and its third consecutive 1-0 victory. Junior goalkeeper Sarah Wilkinson had four saves as she recorded her third full shutout and extended her scoreless streak to 365:05. Senior Chrissy Dolan did not have a save for the Wildcats.

Villanova (10-4-0)              0   0   0George Mason (7-2-3)            1   0   1
GOALS:  VU - None(Assists)       GMU - Dianna Russini (Sarah Wilkinson/Amy Alecci), 8:49
SHOTS:      VU - 11        GMU - 2
SAVES:      VU - Chrissy Dolan - 0 (90 minutes)        GMU - Sarah Coughlin - 4 (90 minutes); Team saves - 1
CORNERS:    VU - 3        GMU - 2
FOULS:      VU - 18        GMU - 20
CAUTIONS:   VU - Laura Johnson (36:11), Laura Koch (85:09)        GMU - None