BRIDGEPORT, Conn.–The Monroe University women's soccer team battled the University of Bridgeport to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday evening at Knights Field. Nadia Sobel scored for the Mustangs, while Magdalena Syrek recorded eight saves in goal.
Monroe moves to 10-2-1 on the season following the draw, while Bridgeport now stands at 9-1-5.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Monroe opened the scoring in the 36th minute when Nadia Sobel found the back of the net at 35:19. Sobel's goal, her seventh of the season, came off an assist from Magdalena Polronniczak to give the Mustangs a 1-0 lead.
The Mustangs held their advantage through the remainder of the first half before Bridgeport responded in the 56th minute. Keriana Heredia scored at 55:22 off an assist from Lily Rodriguez to even the match at 1-1.
Neither team could find a go-ahead goal over the remainder of the contest, as the two sides finished level.
Syrek made three saves in the first half and added five more after the break to finish with eight stops. Bridgeport goalkeeper Angelina Griva recorded six saves.
STATS & NOTES
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Monroe finished with 12 shots, including seven on goal.
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Bridgeport recorded 14 shots, putting nine on target.
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Syrek finished with eight saves for the Mustangs.
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Angelina Griva made six saves for Bridgeport.
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The match featured three yellow cards, two issued to Bridgeport and one to Monroe.
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Monroe moves to 10-2-1 overall following the draw.
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This is the Mustangs' first tie of the season following a nine-game win streak.
UP NEXT
The Mustangs return to action on Saturday, October 24, when they travel to face Thomas Jefferson University. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
