PHILADELPHIA, Pa—Villanova was defeated by Drexel 4-1 on Sunday afternoon. The Wildcats drop to 8-8 on the year.
Drexel controlled the first half limiting the Wildcats to four shots while scoring two goals off penalty corners. Villanova controlled momentum in the third quarter when
Anne Drabbe found
Amanda Middleman who scored her ninth goal of the season to pull within one. The Dragons added two more goals in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
Natali Foster led Drexel with a goal and an assist. Goalkeeper Megan Hadfield had six saves in the win.
The Wildcats have one regular season game remaining to clinch a postseason berth on Friday, October 27
th at the Conshohocken Proving Grounds when they take on Providence with the winner earning a spot in the BIG EAST Tournament.