LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. – The Lincoln University (Pa.) women's soccer team battled throughout Wednesday afternoon but fell to Monroe University, 4-0, at LU Athletics Stadium.
Inside the Numbers
Sahida Dumbuya (Freetown, Sierra Leone) led Lincoln with two shots, while
Jenesis Kitchen (Baltimore, MD) recorded the Lions' lone shot on goal. Goalkeeper
Nevaeh Washington (Philadelphia, PA) played all 90 minutes and finished with five saves.
How it Happened
Monroe (1-2-1) opened the score in the 13th minute when Silberia Cuautencos found the back of the net. The Lions' defense held the Mustangs scoreless for the remainder of the first half, keeping the deficit at 1-0 entering the break.
Lincoln generated its best first-half opportunity in the 37th minute when
Jenesis Kitchen (Baltimore, MD) placed a shot on goal, but Monroe goalkeeper Magdelina Syrek made the save.
Sahida Dumbuya (Freetown, Sierra Leone) added another attempt just before halftime.
The Mustangs extended their advantage in the 63rd minute on a goal by Katarzyna Musialowska. Lincoln continued to compete and earned consecutive corner kicks late in the second half, but Monroe added two goals during the final three minutes to secure the victory.
Monroe held a 19-3 advantage in shots, including a 9-1 edge in shots on goal. The Mustangs also recorded four corner kicks to Lincoln's two.
Up Next
The Lions move to 0-2-2 and will open Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference play at Felician University on Sunday, Sept. 20. Kickoff is scheduled for noon in Rutherford, New Jersey.
