Women's Soccer

Robert Morris Prevails 1-0 Over Women's Soccer

Box Score

The American University women's soccer team fell to Robert Morris University, 1-0, on Sunday afternoon in Moon Township, Pa.

Robert Morris (4-5) scored the lone goal of the match in the 33rd minute. Kathleen Caggiano took a free kick from 40 yards out, putting the ball to the back post. Ayana Davis was there for the Colonials to knock it past AU goalkeeper Arianna Efstathiou.

American (4-6) and Robert Morris played a relatively-even 90 minutes in scattered rain showers, although the Eagles were unable to muster a goal past Robert Morris keeper Jessica Olin. American outshot the Colonials 14-12 in the match, and both teams fired eight shots on goal.

Senior Kelsey Brasher led the Eagles with a game-high five shots, three of which were on goal. Freshman Michelle Montilio recorded two shots on goal on three total attempts.

Efstathiou recorded seven saves in goal for American, and lowered her goals against average for the season to 1.10.

The Eagles will return to action at home this Wednesday, September 30 at 4 p.m. versus Delaware State. The match will be broadcast live on Eagles Vision TV, featuring multiple camera angles, a live scoreboard and analysis from a studio broadcast team and on-field reporters. To sign up for Eagles Vision TV, click here.  

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