Villanova, Pa.-The Villanova women's soccer team fell to the Xavier Musketeers on Thursday afternoon by a final of 1-0. With the loss the Wildcats move to 2-4-2 overall and 1-1 in BIG EAST play while Xavier moves to 9-2-1 and 3-0 in league action.  

The game winning goal for the Musketeers was netted in the 21^st minute when Rachel Dewey played a free kick into the near post of the goal.  Molly McLaughlin was there to head the ball in to make it 1-0.  In the opening half the Wildcats had two shots, Kelsey DeLola had the first in the fourth minute and Lauren Ashman sent a header wide off a corner in the 43^rd.

The Wildcats came out strong in the opening minutes of the second half, taking three shots and placing one on goal.  It was Emma Weaver who took a free kick and launched a strong shot on cage that was saved.  Megan McClay finished the day with eight saves, the most she has had in a single game this season. 

Villanova will continue home play this Sunday when they host the St. John's Red Storm.  Kickoff on Sunday is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. and can be seen on BEDN on FloSports.