Women’s Soccer Secures 2-1 Victory in Pink Match

Sunday, October 13

Washington, DC

2 p.m.

George Washington University

4-7-3, 2-3-1

Richmond

3-8-2, 1-5-0

Richmond

George Washington

Julia Bilal Takes a Shot vs. St. Bonaventure

10/13/2024 6:03:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

WASHINGTON – First-year Julia Bilal's first career goal lifted the George Washington women's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Richmond on Sunday afternoon. The Revolutionaries improve to 4-7-3 on the season and move to 2-3-1 in Atlantic 10 action.

HOW IT HAPPENED

2^ndMinute: Lauren Prentice capitalized on GW's first chance of the match, taking a lead pass from Amelia Booth and registering the score. The goal was GW's quickest in a match this season and was Prentice's third of the year.
26^th Minute: Kiley Fitzgerald recorded the equalizer for the Spiders midway through the first half, scoring off a dish from Brigitte Bussiere. Fitzgerald now has two goals on the season.
53^rd Minute: After being awarded a corner kick early in the second half, GW's Alicia Window sent the ball into a mob of players in front of the net. Bilal rose up, connecting with a header that slotted past the Spiders' keeper for the goal. Bilal's first career goal proved to be the game-winner as GW's defense held Richmond off the scoreboard for the remainder of the match.

NOTEWORTHY

In a game that featured limited chances, GW finished with a 10-8 lead in shots and a 6-3 advantage in shots on goal. Booth, Elizabeth Cruz and Isabel Kelly each tallied two shots apiece to lead the Buff & Blue.
GW's Ainsley Lumpe made a return to the lineup and was solid with two saves on the day. McKenna Dalfonso also played all 90 for the Spiders, recording four saves on the day.
The Revolutionaries tallied a slim 6-5 advantage in corner kicks on the afternoon, while Richmond finished with a 9-8 lead in fouls.
Richmond's Logan Jackson and Sofia Mancino were each issued a yellow card in the match.

UP NEXT
GW returns to action on Thursday for a road match at Fordham. Kick-off is slated for 7:00 p.m. in the Bronx.