Women's Soccer 8/25/2019 5:22:00 PM David Halstead

Jaleca's two goals give SFU a 2-2 draw at UMBC

BOX SCORE Baltimore, MD – Redshirt junior Mariana Jaleca (Sebtubal, Portugal) scored two goals as Saint Francis women's soccer (0-0-1) came back from an early two goal deficit to earn a 2-2 draw at UMBC (0-0-2) on Sunday.

Davis' Reaction
"I'm proud of the team for coming back after being down 2-0," head coach Ellie Davis said. "We started slow and UMBC took advantage. We look to improve our first 10 minutes and play for 90 like we are capable. We had some great possessions and good defending in the second half. We will look to continue that in Colorado."

Turning Point
Saint Francis had few offensive opportunities in the first 35 minutes before Jaleca's cross bounced off a UMBC defender and in the back of the net to cut UMBC's early lead to 2-1.

Highlights

Jaleca had five of SFU's six shots on goal, connecting on two with the second goal coming on a curler over the goalkeeper's head off an Emilee Barnett (Mechanicsburg, Pa./Cumberland Valley) assist in the 62^nd minute
Alyssa McGhee (Altoona, Pa./Bishop Guilfoyle) had the other shot on goal for the Red Flash just a minute prior in the 61^st minute as her strike to the bottom center of the goal was saved
Julia Hernan (Collegeville, Pa./The Hill School) had six saves, including two dramatic stops within 11 seconds in the 82^nd minute

Inside the Box Score

UMBC held a 17-12 advantage in shots
The Retrievers had eight shots on goal compared to SFU's six
The Red Flash earned seven corner kicks, while UMBC had only three

Notes

Saint Francis tied its season opener for the second straight season after also tying Radford 2-2 to open last season
The last time the Red Flash started the season with a win was in 2012, defeating Duquesne 2-0
SFU is now 3-0-2 over the last five meetings with UMBC.

Up Next
SFU will head west to play at the Air Force Academy on Friday, August 30. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET.

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Players Mentioned

#12 Emilee Barnett: M; 5' 7"; Junior; Psychology

#1 Julia Hernan: GK; 5' 7"; Redshirt Senior; Physical Therapy Doctorate

#27 Mariana Jaleca: M/F; 5' 2"; Redshirt Junior; Psychology

#14 Alyssa McGhee: F; 5' 6"; Senior; Early Childhood Education

Players Mentioned

#12 Emilee Barnett
: 5' 7"; Junior; Psychology
: M

#1 Julia Hernan
: 5' 7"; Redshirt Senior; Physical Therapy Doctorate
: GK

#27 Mariana Jaleca
: 5' 2"; Redshirt Junior; Psychology
: M/F

#14 Alyssa McGhee
: 5' 6"; Senior; Early Childhood Education
: F