PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – Despite a 10-save performance from
Siena McCree, Pace University Women's Soccer suffered a 1-0 setback against Assumption on Saturday afternoon at Northwell Stadium. The loss moved the Setters to 8-5 overall and 2-4 in Northeast 10 Conference play.
Pace came out looking to strike early, generating several opportunities in the opening minutes.
Simone Cassano nearly put the Blue and Gold ahead just 76 seconds into the match, sending an attempt off the right post.
Ava Jordan followed with another shot moments later before forcing a save in the seventh minute.
The Setters continued to pressure the Greyhounds, with Cassano and
Bindiya Wadhwani each putting shots on target during the opening 13 minutes. Assumption eventually broke through in the 19th minute, taking a one-goal advantage that would hold through halftime.
McCree kept Pace within striking distance throughout the contest, recording four saves in the opening half and another six after the break. Her performance marked a season-high 10 saves as the Greyhounds continued to generate offensive pressure.
Jordan led the Setters with five shots, including two on goal, while Cassano and Wadhwani each recorded two attempts.
Madison Pieloch also registered a shot on target as Pace finished with 12 shots, five of which were on goal.
The Blue and Gold continued searching for the equalizer in the second half, with Jordan forcing another save in the 51st minute.
Juliana Procopio and
Alyssa Blanchette added late attempts, but the Setters were unable to break through.
Assumption finished with a 32-12 advantage in shots, while both teams earned one corner kick.
The Setters return to the road on Tuesday, Oct. 20, when they travel to Waltham, Mass., to face Bentley at 3:00 p.m. in Northeast 10 Conference action.
