BOX SCORE Washington, D.C.  - The Saint Francis women's soccer team (2-4) hung tough with the No. 15 Georgetown Hoyas (5-2) for the first 50 + minutes before the Hoyas pulled away late in the second half for a 5-0 victory.

Turning Point

After conceding a goal in the 5th minute, the Red Flash played the Hoyas even over the next 45 minutes. Georgetown sophomore Patricia Germino-Watnick took over the match early in the second half, scoring two goals in a span of eight minutes, to put the match out of reach. The Hoyas would add goals in the 64th and 75th minutes.

Notes

• The game was a rematch of last year's NCAA First Round Tournament game, won 2-0 by the Hoyas.
• Sophomore Julia Hernan (Collegeville, Pa./The Hill School) had a strong game in goal with a season-high nine saves.
• Senior Siobhan Bross (Danville, Pa./Danville Area) recorded the lone Saint Francis shot. 
• Saint Francis is now 1-4 in away games this season and 1-0 at home.
• Saint Francis was held scoreless after scoring seven goals over its last two contests.

Up Next

Saint Francis stays in Washington D.C. for a match at George Washington on Sunday at 1 p.m.