BETHLEHEM, Pa. – American University women's soccer couldn't capitalize on any scoring chances on a cold evening at Ulrich Sports Complex, falling 1-0 to Lehigh to open the spring 2021 season.
 
QUICK NOTABLES

• This is the 10^th straight game in this series that has been decided by a score of 1-0.
• Ryleigh Brown recorded three saves while playing all 90 minutes in goal.
• The teams entered halftime tied at 0-0 before a goal from Lehigh in the 53^rd minute gave the Mountain Hawks a lead they wouldn't relinquish.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• In the 10th minute, Brown stopped a shot to keep the game scoreless.
• In the 18^th minute, Alysa Vazquez had a shot blocked.
• After Lehigh went ahead in the 53^rd minute, AU had two chances after picking up corner kicks.
• Shots by Reagan Gould (56^th minute) and Fisayo Iluyomade (59^th minute) were stymied by the Lehigh goalkeeper.
• AU wouldn't get another opportunity to put one in the back of the net.  

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Both defenses shined on Saturday, as American only managed five shots and Lehigh only managed seven.
• Lehigh drew five offsides calls compared to just two for American.
• The Mountain Hawks held a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks.

WHAT HEAD COACH MARSHA HARPER SAID

• "We didn't get a 'W,' but I told the team that we can learn from every moment and every game. There's absolutely some bright spots in how we played and what we've been working on, especially in moments where we were able to attack in transition. There's also some areas that we know we need to address. Moving forward, we told the team that every moment can be a stepping stone. This our first game in however many days that we've been away from the game. It's certainly something we can use in our favor."

UP NEXT

• AU will remain road warriors for one more weekend, traveling to Annapolis, Md., to face Navy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 12.

VIRTUALLY "PHIL" REEVES FIELD PRESENTED BY GEICO

• American University Athletics has announced a new virtual ticket campaign in an effort to sell out Reeves Field for the upcoming women's soccer season. This new season-long initiative, presented by "TEAM AU" partner GEICO, will challenge Eagles fans and alumni to virtually sell out each seat at Reeves Field for the 2021 men's soccer campaign. The "AU Founder" ticket price of $18.93 commemorates the year AU was founded. Click here to support AU Athletics by buying virtual tickets.

KEEP UP WITH US

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