Bronx, N.Y. – Duquesne's Katie O'Connor scored the lone goal of the game in the 25
th minute, while Kyra Murphy made four saves, as the Dukes spoiled Cancer Awareness Day at Jack Coffey Field, upending the Fordham Rams, 1-0, in women's soccer action on Sunday.
With the loss, Fordham is 5-5-3 on the year, 2-2 in the Atlantic 10, while Duquesne improved to 7-3-2 overall, 3-1 in the league.
Duquesne scored the lone goal of the game in the 25
th minute. Katie O'Connor connected on a give-and go with Abby Losco with O'Connor turning and scoring into the upper 90 from 15 yards out for her fourth goal of the season.
The Rams looked hard for the equalizer, outshooting Duquesne, 8-3, after the goal, but was unable to tie the game.
Brooklyn Gonzalez had a pair of shots on goal in the second half, but both were stopped by Duquesne's Kyra Murphy.
The Rams pictured with Maeve McKenzie (far left) of Montefiore's Einstein Center for Cancer Care.
The Fordham women's soccer team will next be in action on Thursday, October 5
th, when the Rams host St. Bonaventure at Jack Coffey Field, beginning at 7:00 PM.
