The Marist women's soccer team is set to face Holy Cross on August 30 after a recent 2-1 loss to Fordham. Marist initially took the lead with a goal from Marissa Foster at 3:21, but couldn’t maintain the advantage. The Red Foxes accumulated eight corner kicks and five shots on goal, with goalkeeping responsibilities shared between Samantha Graf and Nelly Bianchi-Nagle. Holy Cross arrives at the match with a record of 2-1-1, aiming to improve on their past victory over Marist.

By the Numbers
  • Marist recorded 8 corner kicks and 5 shots on goal during the Fordham match.
  • Holy Cross is 2-1-1 this season, with Sam Halligan leading the team in scoring with 5 goals and 2 assists.
State of Play
  • Marist is coming off a narrow defeat against Fordham but aims to build momentum in the upcoming match against Holy Cross.
  • The team is looking to secure its first win against Holy Cross, having lost their previous encounter.
What's Next

Following the match against Holy Cross, Marist will travel to face Navy on September 3, where they hope to secure their first victory of the season.

Bottom Line

The Red Foxes need to capitalize on scoring opportunities and improve their defensive strategy to turn their season around against Holy Cross and Navy.