EASTON, Pa. — Celebrated under the game day lights and honors of Senior Day, the Lafayette women's soccer team fought to a hard-earned 1-1 draw against Patriot League rival Loyola on Saturday afternoon at Mike Bourger '44 Field at Oaks Stadium.
Before kickoff, the Maroon and White paid tribute to seven members of the Class of 2027, setting an emotional, high-energy backdrop for a physical 90-minute battle.
Lafayette opened the scoring early in the first half when
Era Methoxha found the back of the net in the 12th minute. The goal was set up by assists from
Heather Plowright and
Abby Giordano. Lafayette created several scoring opportunities throughout the opening period, tallying nine shots and five corner kicks in the first half.
Nadia Zaffanella missed a penalty kick attempt in the 34th minute, preserving the one-goal margin entering halftime.
Loyola found the equalizer in the 82nd minute when Betzael Contreras converted a penalty kick, to make the score 1-1 which proved to be the final.
Nadia Zaffanella led Lafayette's offensive pressure with three shots, including two on goal, while
Era Methoxha finished with four total shots and three on goal.
Lafayette goalkeeper
Catherine Apker recorded two saves on three shots faced across 90 minutes. Loyola goalkeeper Hannah Goetzer stopped seven shots on 12 shots faced in 90 minutes of action.
Lafayette returns to action at 7 p.m. on Friday, hosting Navy.
To keep up with the Lafayette women's soccer team, follow its social media pages.
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