Fitzgerald’s First Career Goal Lifts Spiders Over Duquesne in A-10 Opener

Thursday, September 19

Richmond, Va.

5 p.m.

University of Richmond

3-3-2, 1-0-0

Duquesne

6-2-0, 0-1-0

Duquesne

Richmond

Fitzgerald’s First Career Goal Lifts Spiders Over Duquesne in A-10 Opener

09/19/2024 | Women's Soccer

Box Score

RICHMOND, Va. – Kiley Fitzgerald posted her first career goal in the 11^th minute of action as the University of Richmond women's soccer team opened Atlantic 10 Conference action with a 1-0 over Duquesne Thursday afternoon at home. With the win, the Spiders improved to 3-3-2 and 1-0 in A-10 play while the Dukes fell to 6-2 and 0-1 in conference.

Goals
11'  UR: Kiley Fitzgerald

How it Happened
The Spiders started the game on the offensive front as Emma Coleman posted a shot on frame in the third minute. After weathering two dangerous looks from the opposition, Fitzgerald was able to capitalize on a rebound shot from Brigitte Bussiere to put Richmond ahead 1-0. Duquesne would hold the Spiders to only one more shot in the half as Marisa Snee had a look in the 39^th minute, but was wide left.

In the second half, McKenna Dalfonso posted two back-to-back saves to preserve the clean sheet. Snee would have another look in the 67^th minute, but would be denied by the woodwork. Anna Garcia followed Snee's offensive prowl with a shot of her own, but was saved by the Duquesne keeper. The opposition would have two more looks in the half, but weren't able to capitalize as Richmond took the A-10 opener 1-0 over the Dukes.

Notes on the Game

The Spiders snapped Duquesne's five-game win streak.
Fitzgerald notched her first career goal.
The Spiders open A-10 action with a win for the first time since 2021.
Richmond also defeated Duquesne for the first time since 2015 and eighth time overall.
Snee paced the team with two shots while five other Spiders had looks.
As a team, Richmond posted seven shots including four on target in addition to two corner kicks.
Dalfonso posted 90 minutes in goal and had three saves for her 24^th career shutout.
Elle Dziadzio, Brigitte Bussiere, and Grace Ferrara also posted 90 minutes in the match.

From Head Coach Adam Denton, Gwen Howell and Kiley Fitzgerald

Up Next
The Spiders continue A-10 action on Sunday as the team takes on Dayton at noon on the road. Richmond will be back in action at President's Field on Sept. 29 against Fordham at 2 p.m.