RUTHERFORD, NJ (Oct.19th,2025) - With only ten minutes remaining in the match, the Lions conceded an 80th-minute goal that ultimately proved to be the difference, resulting in a hard-fought 1-0 loss on the road to Felician.
How it Happened
• The first half saw a balanced battle between the two sides, with GCU slightly edging the shot count at 4-3.
• Felician had the best opportunity of the first half in the final seconds when
Kalina Stanisic unleashed a shot toward the bottom right corner, but GCU's goalkeeper,
Delaine Wilkinson, made a crucial save to keep the score level.
• Georgian Court earned six corner kicks during the match but was unable to convert any of into goals. Felician did not have one corner throughout the game.
• The second half remained evenly contested, with GCU taking six shots to Felician's five.
• With ten minutes left, Felician scored on a quick give-and-go.
Kate Braun passed to
Tabitha Mwaura, who finished to put Felician up 1-0.
• The Lions' best chance came in the final three minutes when freshman
Gabby Kelsey weaved her way through the defense, forcing Felician's goalkeeper Isabella Riollano to rush out and make a crucial save.
Lion Stat Leaders
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Erynn Richey, Julia Eichenbaum, and
Gabby Kelsey each had two shots.
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Delaine Wilkinson had six saves in net.
For Felician
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Tabitha Mwaura had the one and only goal for the Falcons.
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Kate Braun had the assist for Felician.
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Isabella Riollano had four saves in net.
News and Notes
• In 33 meetings over the years this is Felicians sixth win.
Next Game
•The Lions have a bit of a break as they don't play until Saturday the 25th in Lakewood, NJ at 12.
