(MARQUETTE COMMUNICATIONS) WASHINGTON, DC – The Marquette University women’s soccer team (4-1-6, 0-0-2 BIG EAST) played to a 0-0 draw against Georgetown (3-3-3, 0-1-1 BIG EAST) on Wednesday night at Shaw Field, extending its unbeaten streak to four matches.
The Hoyas held a 24-1 edge in shots and a 4-0 advantage in shots on goal, but freshman goalkeeper Mia Hurd made four saves to secure Marquette’s fifth shutout of the season.
Georgetown outshot Marquette 8-1 in a scoreless first half. The Golden Eagles’ lone shot of the night came from Haley Christianson, who sent her attempt over the crossbar.
The Hoyas increased the pressure after the break, recording 16 shots and nine corner kicks in the second half. Hurd made three saves in a seven-minute stretch, denying shots in the 64th, 69th and 70th minutes.
Georgetown came close to breaking through in the 79th minute when a shot struck the inside of the left post, but the attempt stayed out of the net. The Hoyas continued to push for a winner, but Marquette’s back line held firm through the final whistle.
NOTABLES:
- The draw ends a 11-match losing streak against the Hoyas.
- This marked Marquette’s first result against Georgetown since 2015, when the Golden Eagles and Hoyas played to a 2-2 draw.
- Marquette recorded its fifth shutout of the season and its third scoreless draw.
- The Golden Eagles recorded their sixth draw of the season, setting a program record for most draws in a single season. The previous record was five, set in 2006.
- Hurd finished with four saves, including one in the first half and three in the second.
- Hurd, Ella McAleenan, Kiley McMinn and Clare Shea played all 90 minutes.
UP NEXT:
Marquette returns home for its BIG EAST home opener Wednesday, Oct. 7, against Creighton at Valley Fields. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT, and the match will stream on ESPN+.
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