NEWPORT NEWS – The Roanoke College women's soccer team fell 2-1 to Christopher Newport University on Saturday in non-conference action.  The Maroons now have a record of 4-2, while the Captains are 3-1-2 on the season.
 
Today's game featured two teams that are currently ranked in the NSCAA/Continental Tire NCAA Division III Women's South Atlantic Poll.  Christopher Newport is sixth in the rankings, while the Maroons sit 10^th in the poll.
 
Christopher Newport's Sarah Perrett scored the first goal of the game at 33:12, giving the Captains the initial 1-0 lead.  The Captains extended their lead in the second half as Victoria Perry slipped one into the left corner of the goal to put CNU ahead by two, 2-0.
 
At the 63 minute mark in the game, Adelyn Fitzgerald put Roanoke on the board, notching her third goal of the season.  She was assisted on the play by Taylor Sayegh, who picked up her second assist of the year.  Sayegh sent out a long pass over the defense, as Fitzgerald capitalized from the right side of the box. With 27 minutes remaining, the Maroons trailed 2-1 to the Captains.  However, Fitzgerald's goal would prove to be the final cap of the game, as Roanoke fell 2-1 to Christopher Newport.
 
The Maroons tallied 12 shots on the afternoon, with Adelyn Fitzgerald tallying four in the contest.  She was followed by Marlana Barnard who fired off two in the game.  Carolyn Sarbacher played all 90 minute in goal for the Maroons, tallying six saves.
 
Christopher Newport took 15 shots during the game, led by Victoria Perry with five.  Kimmie Kerstiens and Kira Warner both finished the game with two shots apiece.  Haley Casanova also played a complete game in goal for the Captains, notching five saves.
 
The Maroons return to action on Wednesday, September 17^th as they host Washington and Lee in Kerr Stadium.  That contest is scheduled for a 7:00 PM start.
 
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