Syracuse women's soccer secured a thrilling 1-0 victory at Northwestern with a late penalty kick by sophomore Abby Incorvaia, marking her first collegiate goal. The match remained scoreless until just 58 seconds left, when video review confirmed a handball against Northwestern, setting up Incorvaia for the decisive penalty. Despite being outshot 9-7 overall, Syracuse鈥檚 defense, led by goalkeeper Maya Naimoli, held firm to maintain the clean sheet and the win.

By the Numbers
  • Syracuse has converted 2 penalty kicks this season without a miss.
  • Junior Kendall Mesh made her first collegiate start.
  • Maya Naimoli now has two shutouts and has allowed just one goal in three matches.
State of Play
  • Syracuse improves to a 2-0-1 record for the season.
  • Northwestern falls to 0-2-0 after the loss at home.
What's Next

Syracuse is set to host Princeton on Sunday, August 23, with admission free to fans.

Bottom Line

This victory not only boosts Syracuse's momentum early in the season, but it also showcases the resilience and capabilities of their roster, especially in high-pressure situations.