Women's Soccer

Molloy Women’s Soccer Season Comes to a Close in NCAA East Regional

Conshohocken, Pa. -  The sixth-seeded Molloy women's soccer team fell to the third-seeded Franklin Pierce Ravens, 4-0, Friday afternoon in the First Round of the NCAA East Regional at The Proving Grounds, hosted by Jefferson University. The Lions conclude the season 7-7-4 overall record.
 
How it Happened
  • After a brief feeling-out period, Franklin Pierce found the back of the net in the fifth minute. McKenna Maguire crossed in a perfect ball to Brigid Moore who finished off the chance to give the Ravens an early, 1-0, lead.
  • Senior Elyse Muñoz made her first save of the afternoon in the 13th minute, denying Moore of her second goal of the contest.
  • Franklin Pierce continued to maintain control of the contest, putting together a pair of chances 32 seconds apart in the 14th minute, but neither chance landed on target.
  • The Ravens extended their lead to 2-0 in the 23rd minute after a deflection in front by Mikayla Horton snuck past Muñoz.
  • Franklin Pierce maintained the majority of the possession for the remainder of the first half, holding the Lions without a shot as the teams headed into halftime with the Ravens leading, 2-0.
  • The second half began with Franklin Pierce applying immediate pressure, generating two shots on goal in the first minute, but Muñoz would deny both attempts.
  • Muñoz added two more saves 1:04 apart between the 61st and 62nd minutes.
  • The Ravens added goals in the 65th and 70th minutes to extend their advantage to 4-0.
  • Molloy broke through with 28 seconds remaining. Following a save by Franklin Pierce goalkeeper Jessica LaCroix, junior Marissa Tonic collected the rebound and found the back of the net to put the Lions on the scoreboard, 4-1, which would stand as the final.
Top Performances
  • Muñoz recorded a season-high eight saves.
  • Tonic netted her second goal of the season.