The No. 14/22 Georgetown women's soccer team seeks to bounce back from a loss against No. 1 Stanford as they face St. Mary's in Moraga, California. Georgetown enters the match with a record of 1-1-0, after falling 2-0 to Stanford, where their goalkeeper, Reiley Fitzpatrick, made several crucial saves. The Hoyas previously defeated Fordham 4-1 in their opener, with standout performances from Abby Droner and Lizzie Heller, who were recognized in the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll. Meanwhile, St. Mary's boasts a 2-0-1 record, looking for their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2001 following a strong prior season. This matchup marks the second encounter between the two schools, with St. Mary's winning their last meeting 2-0.

By the Numbers
  • Georgetown holds a record of 1-1-0 so far this season.
  • St. Mary's has a record of 2-0-1, including wins of 4-0 and 3-0 in their last two matches.
Yes, But

While Georgetown's performance against Stanford highlights their strong defense, the early two-goal deficit raises concerns about their ability to compete against top-ranked teams. St. Mary's has shown offensive prowess in recent matches, which may challenge Georgetown's defense.

State of Play
  • Georgetown seeks to regain momentum after their loss to Stanford.
  • St. Mary's is aiming for continued success after a strong start this season.
What's Next

After the matchup against St. Mary's, Georgetown will return to Washington, D.C. to face Virginia Tech on August 30.

Bottom Line

Georgetown needs a strong showing against St. Mary's to restore confidence and build on their season opener, while St. Mary's aims to leverage their strong form to secure another win.