Holy Cross women's soccer secured a 1-0 victory against Brown, with Sam Halligan scoring the decisive goal and Antriana Mila achieving her first career shutout. The Crusaders improved to 2-1-1, while Brown fell to 1-1-0. Halligan's goal, a 25-yard strike, marked her third of the week and fifth of the season. This win also ended a 12-game unbeaten streak for Brown against Holy Cross, and marked the team's best start since 2014.

By the Numbers
  • Halligan has five goals this season, surpassing her total from last year.
  • Mila recorded a career-high seven saves, leading to her first career shutout.
  • This win marked Holy Cross's first over Brown since 1999.
State of Play
  • Holy Cross leads the shot count 12-10 and corner kicks 8-3 against Brown.
  • The Crusaders have scored at least one point in each of Halligan's last five matches.
What's Next

The Crusaders will face Marist on the road on Thursday, August 27, at 8:00 p.m., aiming to build on their successful start.

Bottom Line

Holy Cross is showcasing significant improvement, with key performances setting a positive tone as they aim for continued success in the season.