Fairfield, Conn. - Sophomore Christen Cahill (Pembroke, Mass.) scored her first career goal on Sunday, but it wasn't enough as the Stony Brook women's soccer team (0-4-0) was edged by Drexel 2-1 in its final game at the Fairfield Invitational.

Ryan's Reaction

"We played a good team today and fought hard," said head coach Sue Ryan. "I liked our effort but am disappointed in the result. We have to trust the process and continue to move forward."

Highlights

• Shaelyn McCarty opened the scoring in the 38th minute, pouncing on a loose ball in the box and beating junior Emily Doherty (Oceanside, N.Y.).
• The Dragons received a critical goal with just over a minute left in the first half to take a 2-0 lead. Imani Walker was the goal scorer, dribbling down the left and finishing for her first goal of the year. 
• Cahill cut the lead to 2-1 with her first career goal in the 66th minute. Junior Raven Edwards (West Orange, N.J.) set up the goal with her first assist of the season.

Notes

• The Seawolves nearly doubled up the Dragons on shots, finishing the game with a 21-11 advantage. They outshot Drexel 13-5 in the second half.
• Despite the heavy pressure, Stony Brook had difficulties testing the goalkeeper. Only five of its 21 shots hit the frame.
• Senior Tessa Devereaux (Fayetteville, N.Y.) led the Seawolves with five shots. Edwards contributed four, with a team-high two shots on goal.
• Doherty made her first career start in goal for Stony Brook, finishing with two saves.

Up Next 

Stony Brook returns home to take on Wagner on Friday, Sep. 4 at 7 p.m.