WASHINGTON -  American University women's soccer could not shut down Lehigh's offensive on Sunday afternoon as the Eagles fell to the Mountain Hawks on Senior Day. Freshman Lailah Stewart netted American's lone goal of the game late in the second half for her second goal of the season.
 
QUICK NOTABLES

• In recognition of Senior Day, seniors Abby Dillon, Izzy Kadzban, and Veronica Roach were honored in a pregame ceremony.
• Junior goalkeeper Julia Kato recorded six saves in the game.
• Kadzban assisted on Stewart's goal for her first assist of the season.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Lehigh put pressure on the Eagles early, capitalizing in the 17th minute off an arcing shot from outside the box that found its way into the top right corner of the net.
• The Mountain Hawks were able to get another quick goal off a corner kick in the 22nd minute.
• American nearly got one back off a shot from Dillon in the final minutes of the first half, but the ball hit the top of the crossbar to stay out of the back of the net.
• Lehigh added another goal in the 80th minute to push its lead out to three.
• A minute later, it was Stewart, off an assist from Kadzban, who found the back of the net for American.
• The Mountain Hawks netted yet another goal in the 85th minute to secure the win. 

POSTGAME WITH COACH HARPER 


INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• The Mountain Hawks held the 13-6 shot advantage.
• The Eagles had four corner kick opportunities in the game.
• Two cards were handed out in the game, both to Lehigh. 

UP NEXT

• American continues Patriot League play on the road at Boston University on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m.

KEEP UP WITH US

• For the latest on American University Women's Soccer, stay tuned to AUEagles.com and follow the team on Twitter (@AU_WSoccer) and Instagram (@au.wsoccer).