Georgetown cannot answer early goal in 1–0 loss at Villanova

Georgetown outshot Villanova but could not erase an early deficit in a 1–0 women's soccer loss at Higgins Soccer Complex on October 3.

Avrie Nelsen scored in the 12th minute after a pass from Dez Zapata. The Hoyas generated opportunities in both halves, including efforts that struck the woodwork, but did not find an equalizer.

Reiley Fitzpatrick made three saves for Georgetown. The Hoyas finished with a 13–8 advantage in shots and an 8–3 edge in corner kicks, with seven of their shots coming after halftime.

Georgetown dropped to 3–4–3 overall and 0–2–1 in the Big East.

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