Georgetown’s late rally falls short in 4–3 loss to Xavier

Georgetown scored twice late but lost 4–3 to Xavier in its Big East opener Saturday, September 26, at Shaw Field. The Hoyas moved to 3–3–2; Xavier improved to 7–2.

Abby Droner tied the game at 36:41 after Nastassja Garrett’s opening goal. Reese Sochacki restored Xavier’s lead before halftime, and Peyton Kohls and Kieran Bradley extended it to 4–1 in the second half.

Aliza Mannon scored at 79:05 from a Sara Chrnelich assist, then struck again at 84:41 with Evelyn Casadaban supplying the pass. Georgetown could not find an equalizer.

The Hoyas outshot Xavier 15–10, including 12–4 after halftime. Reiley Fitzpatrick made three saves. Mannon’s two goals marked her first collegiate multi-goal game.

Sources: Official match report.

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