WASHINGTON, D.C. (BC Athletics) – The Bridgewater College women’s soccer team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Catholic on the road Wednesday evening.

The Basics
Score: Catholic 2, Bridgewater 1
Records: Bridgewater (2-1-0), Catholic (1-1-1)

How it Happened
• Catholic took an early lead in the 21st minute with Kathryn Scully netting the first goal, giving the Cardinals a 1-0 advantage. Tessa Crossed extended the lead in the 39th minute, assisted by Meaghan McFarland.
• Bridgewater fought back just before halftime when Lily Hewatt scored in the 43rd minute for her first goal of the season, narrowing Catholic’s lead to 2-1 at the break.
• The Eagles pressed for an equalizer in the second half. Laura Narby came close, hitting the post in the 61st minute and later forcing a save from Catholic goalkeeper Creamer with another attempt just two minutes later. The Cardinals held off Bridgewater for the remainder of the half, defeating the Eagles and earning the 2-1 victory.

Match Notes
• Hewatt recorded Bridgewater’s only goal on her sole shot of the match, marking her first score of the season.
• Catholic fired off 14 shots, with five on target, while Scully and Crossed each contributed to the Cardinals’ two goals.
• Bridgewater managed eight shots, four of which were on goal, and took a 7-1 advantage in corner kicks. Goalkeeper Erinn Lockard notched three saves during her 90 minutes in goal for the Eagles.

What’s Next?
Bridgewater looks to get back into the win column on Saturday Sept. 12 as they face Marymount University, kickoff is set for 1 p.m.

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