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Murphy vs Lafayette
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1
Lafayette LAF (4-5-4, 3-2-0)
3
Winner Holy Cross HC (6-5-2, 2-2-1)
Lafayette LAF
(4-5-4, 3-2-0)
1
Final
3
Holy Cross HC
(6-5-2, 2-2-1)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Lafayette LAF 1 0 1
Holy Cross HC 2 1 3

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Murphy's breakout performance guides women's soccer in Saturday matinee win against Lafayette

WORCESTER, Mass.- A standout performance from senior midfielder Jenelle Murphy powered the Holy Cross women's soccer team to a 3-1 victory over Lafayette on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Linda Johnson Smith Soccer Stadium in a rematch of the 2025 Patriot League Quarterfinal.

With the win, the Crusaders improve to 6-5-2 overall and 2-2-1 in Patriot League play, while Lafyette falls to 4-5-4 overall and 3-2 in league action.

Murphy and forward Abby Cushing led the Crusaders offensively with two points each, while junior forward Ava Graham also found the back of the net. Junior goalkeeper Antirana Mila recorded two saves, with her lone goal allowed coming on a penalty kick.

HOW IT HAPPENED:
  • Seniors Sofia Scalise and Murphy connected on a cross to find Cushing, who slid a shot into the bottom left corner of the goal, giving Holy Cross a 1-0 lead less than 10 minutes into the match.
  • The Crusaders doubled their lead in the 21st minute when a Murphy shot attempt on goal caromed off Lafayette goalkeeper Catherine Apker to Graham who tapped home a shot on an empty net.
  • Lafayette got on the board in the 24th minute when a handball by Holy Cross resulted in a penalty kick, which Era Methoxha converted to cut the Crusaders' lead to 2-1.
  • Holy Cross led 12-2 in shots and 7-1 in shots on goal through a thrilling first half on The Hill.
  • Murphy fired a shot into the lower-left corner of the net to put the finishing touch on the scoring chance and extend the Crusaders' advantage to 3-1.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE: 
  • The Crusaders held a dominant 19-5 advantage in shots and an 12-3 lead in shots on goal
  • Holy Cross led 7-0 on corners while Lafayette led 9-2 in save attempts.
  • Cushing tallied her third goal of the season and the sixth of her career.
  • Graham recorded her second goal of the season and the fourth of her career.
  • Graham has now scored in each of Holy Cross' last two games.
  • Murphy posted her first points in three years. Her goal and assist today were the second of her collegiate career.
IN GOAL:
  • Holy Cross: Antriana Mila (W, 6-5-2), two saves
  • Lafayette: Catherine Apker (L, 4-5-4), nine saves
UP NEXT:
  • Holy Cross will have a quick turnaround, traveling to Cornell for a 1:00 p.m. showdown on Tuesday, October 13.
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