(MARQUETTE COMMUNICATIONS) MILWAUKEE – The Marquette University women’s soccer team (7-2-7, 3-1-3 BIG EAST) rallied from a second-half deficit to earn a 1-1 draw against UConn (3-4-8, 1-2-4 BIG EAST) on Saturday afternoon at Valley Fields.
Marquette responded in the 81st minute, also scoring off a corner kick. Jocelyn Leigh finished a feed from Kiley McMinn and Callie Hefner for her second goal of the season, leveling the score at 1-1.
The Huskies threatened to reclaim the lead in the closing minutes. In the 88th minute, UConn created a scoring opportunity in the box, but Mia Hurd came up with a key save to preserve the tie.
NOTABLES:
- Leigh scored her second goal of the season with the 81st-minute equalizer.
- McMinn and Hefner each recorded their fourth assist of the season.
- UConn outshot Marquette, 16-10, and held a 6-4 advantage in shots on goal.
- Hurd made five saves in the draw.
- Corner kicks were even at 3-3.
- The Golden Eagles sit alone in third place in the BIG EAST standings with 12 points, three points ahead of Georgetown and Providence, which are tied for fourth with nine points.
UP NEXT:
Marquette continues BIG EAST play Wednesday, Oct. 28, traveling to New Jersey to face Seton Hall. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. CT.
