(MARQUETTE COMMUNICATIONS) SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The Marquette University women’s soccer team (7-2-8, 3-1-4 BIG EAST) played to a 1-1 draw against Seton Hall (6-2-6, 2-2-4 BIG EAST) on Wednesday night at Mike Sheppard, Sr. Stadium at Owen T. Carroll Field.
Clare Shea scored the equalizer in the 65th minute, heading home a feed from Callie Hefner off a corner kick for her first goal of the season. Mia Hurd made six saves to help the Golden Eagles earn their eighth draw of the season.
Seton Hall broke through in the 28th minute with a shot from outside the 18-yard box to take a 1-0 lead into halftime. The first half was evenly matched, with both teams recording eight shots. Hurd made four saves in the opening period, including stops in the ninth and 18th minutes.
Marquette controlled the second half, out shooting Seton Hall 7-3 and putting four shots on goal. Emily Fix tested the Pirates’ goalkeeper in the 50th and 54th minutes, while Olivia Hernandez forced another save in the 56th. The Golden Eagles found their equalizer in the 65th minute when Hefner delivered the ball into the box and Shea headed it into the back of the net.
Hurd came up with a key save in the 74th minute to keep the match tied and help Marquette secure the draw.
NOTABLES:
- Shea scored her first goal of the season and the third of her career.
- Hurd made six saves, including four in the first half and two in the second.
- Fix led all players with three shots on goal.
UP NEXT:
Marquette returns home for a BIG EAST match against Villanova on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Valley Fields. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT
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