University of Richmond Athletics
University of Richmond
Duquesne
Women's Soccer Edged By Duquesne, 1-0
10/23/2009 | Women's Soccer
Oct. 23, 2009
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. -
The Richmond women's soccer team fell 1-0 to the Duquesne Dukes Friday night at Ukrop Park. Sophomore Liza Koch led the Spiders with three shots.
The first half was all Richmond as the Spiders kept the ball deep in Duke territory, outshooting Duquesne by a 10-3 margin.
"We completely controlled the first half," said head coach Peter Albright. "We lacked toughness in a game that required toughness. I'm disappointed with tonight's outcome."
The Dukes came out in the second half recharged, outshooting the Spiders by a 9-5 margin. Duquesne connected on the game's only goal in the 63rd minute when Stephanie Rentschler scored unassisted off a deflection at close range.
Richmond owned a 15-12 advantage in shots and won corner possessions by a 9-4 margin. The Spiders dropped to 8-7-2 overall and 4-3-1 in league action.
Richmond hosts St. Bonaventure in its last regular season home game. Six Spider seniors will be honored before the game. Kick -off is slated for 2:30 p.m.
