Fordham's
Carlie Wagner scored in the 50
th minute, while
Megan Fitzgerald made four saves in goal, as the Rams topped the Saint Joseph's Hawks, 1-0, in women's soccer action in Philadelphia on Sunday.
The win gives Fordham their best-ever start through 11 games at 8-3-0, while also being the first time since 2012 that the Rams have begun Atlantic 10 play at 2-0. Fordham's previous best start through 11 contests was 7-3-1 in 2003.
The lone goal of the game came in the 50
th minute.
Jessica Widmann had the ball close to right post inside the Saint Joseph's box. She fed a pass to middle of the box where
Carlie Wagner found the open net for her second goal of the season.
Fordham would have to hold off a late Hawks' flurry in the 87
th minute to preserve the win. Off a scrum in front, Saint Joseph's Dakota Mills got off a point blank shot at goal that Fordham goalkeeper
Megan Fitzgerald was able to deflect away with a defender coming across for the clear.
Jessica Widmann registered an assist Sunday, giving her a five-game point streak. Fitzgerald finished with four saves for her fifth shutout of the season, and the seventh shutout overall for Fordham. The seven shutouts for the Rams are tied for the fourth most in a single season in team history.
The Fordham women's soccer team continues Atlantic 10 play on Thursday, October 8
th, as the Rams travel to VCU for a 7:00 PM match.
