Sunday, October 21
Wish Field
1:00 P.M. CT
DePaul University
7-6-4, 3-3-2
1
vs
0
Villanova
9-8-0, 3-5-0
1
2
F
Villanova
0
0
0
DePaul
1
0
1
DePaul Victorious over Villanova on Senior Day
10/21/2018 3:54:00 PM | WOMEN'S SOCCER
The women's soccer program graduated five seniors
CHICAGO - The Blue Demons added another win to their 2018 campaign in a 1-0 tilt against Villanova on Sunday afternoon at Wish Field. DePaul improved to 7-6-4, 3-3-2 BIG EAST while Villanova fell to 9-8-0, 3-5-0 BIG EAST.
Prior to first touch of the 2018 home finale at Wish Field, DePaul celebrated its five graduating seniors -- Franny Cerny, Madeline Frick, Chelsey Henry, Vanessa Nigg and Elizabeth Parrilli.
How it Happened
The Blue Demons came out with an intensity unmatched by the Wildcats and the will to win on Senior Day. They outshot 'Nova 13-8 with seven of the 13 being on goal. The Wildcats failed to put up a single shot on goal. DePaul also won the corners battle 12-2.
DePaul's offensive onslaught was evident as they put up 12 of their 13 shots and earned eight of their corners in the first half. The lone goal of the match came in the final minute of the first half. Franny Cerny held off a defender towards the right side of the box before tapping it to Jade Eriksen-Russo who sent it flying to the left corner of the net for the go-ahead goal. The game-winner was her first and also marked her second career goal.
Despite the chippy game that saw two yellow cards apiece, the Blue Demons were able to hold off Villanova to take the win that keeps them in playoff contention going into their final conference matchup against St. John's.
Mollie Eriksson was not forced to make a single save against the Wildcats for her seventh shutout of the season - second consecutive - good enough to be tied for third in the BIG EAST. Her goals against average of 0.91 and her save percentage of 0.787 places her fifth in the BIG EAST.
Key Numbers
13...Total shots fired off by the Blue Demons - seven on goal.
12...Corners earned by the Blue Demons compared to the Wildcats' two.
2...Career goals by Jade-Eriksen Russo -- her second coming today.
Notes
...First non-overtime win since a September 22 victory over Seton Hall.
...First win since September 30 against Creighton.
...Franny Cerny's assist pushes her total to 16, placing her fourth all-time. She has 19 points this season, placing her fifth in the BIG EAST.
...Cerny's eight goals place her tied for third in the BIG EAST. Morgan Turner is tied for tenth with five.
Up Next
DePaul play their final road game at St. John's on Thursday. First touch in Queens, N.Y. is set for 7:00 p.m. The match will be broadcast on the BEDN.
Quick Scouting the Red Storm (9-7-1, 5-2-1 BIG EAST)
St. John's sits in third place in BIG EAST standings behind Georgetown and Butler. They defeated Xavier to extend their winning streak to four games. Zsani Kajan has scored 11 goals for the Red Storm with Christina Bellero behind her with six. Samie Scaffidi leads the squad in assists with six -- Bellero is second with four.
Social Media
For everything DePaul Women's Soccer, follow the Blue Demons across multiple social media platforms: Twitter or Instagram. Join in the conversation using #PlayingPossessed, #AllIn and #WeAreDePaul.
Be sure to like DePaul on Facebook and check out some of the sights and sounds around DePaul on Twitter or on Instagram.
Miss any of the action? Subscribe to the Blue Demons on YouTube.
Prior to first touch of the 2018 home finale at Wish Field, DePaul celebrated its five graduating seniors -- Franny Cerny, Madeline Frick, Chelsey Henry, Vanessa Nigg and Elizabeth Parrilli.
How it Happened
The Blue Demons came out with an intensity unmatched by the Wildcats and the will to win on Senior Day. They outshot 'Nova 13-8 with seven of the 13 being on goal. The Wildcats failed to put up a single shot on goal. DePaul also won the corners battle 12-2.
DePaul's offensive onslaught was evident as they put up 12 of their 13 shots and earned eight of their corners in the first half. The lone goal of the match came in the final minute of the first half. Franny Cerny held off a defender towards the right side of the box before tapping it to Jade Eriksen-Russo who sent it flying to the left corner of the net for the go-ahead goal. The game-winner was her first and also marked her second career goal.
Despite the chippy game that saw two yellow cards apiece, the Blue Demons were able to hold off Villanova to take the win that keeps them in playoff contention going into their final conference matchup against St. John's.
Mollie Eriksson was not forced to make a single save against the Wildcats for her seventh shutout of the season - second consecutive - good enough to be tied for third in the BIG EAST. Her goals against average of 0.91 and her save percentage of 0.787 places her fifth in the BIG EAST.
Key Numbers
13...Total shots fired off by the Blue Demons - seven on goal.
12...Corners earned by the Blue Demons compared to the Wildcats' two.
2...Career goals by Jade-Eriksen Russo -- her second coming today.
Notes
...First non-overtime win since a September 22 victory over Seton Hall.
...First win since September 30 against Creighton.
...Franny Cerny's assist pushes her total to 16, placing her fourth all-time. She has 19 points this season, placing her fifth in the BIG EAST.
...Cerny's eight goals place her tied for third in the BIG EAST. Morgan Turner is tied for tenth with five.
Up Next
DePaul play their final road game at St. John's on Thursday. First touch in Queens, N.Y. is set for 7:00 p.m. The match will be broadcast on the BEDN.
Quick Scouting the Red Storm (9-7-1, 5-2-1 BIG EAST)
St. John's sits in third place in BIG EAST standings behind Georgetown and Butler. They defeated Xavier to extend their winning streak to four games. Zsani Kajan has scored 11 goals for the Red Storm with Christina Bellero behind her with six. Samie Scaffidi leads the squad in assists with six -- Bellero is second with four.
Social Media
For everything DePaul Women's Soccer, follow the Blue Demons across multiple social media platforms: Twitter or Instagram. Join in the conversation using #PlayingPossessed, #AllIn and #WeAreDePaul.
Be sure to like DePaul on Facebook and check out some of the sights and sounds around DePaul on Twitter or on Instagram.
Miss any of the action? Subscribe to the Blue Demons on YouTube.
Team Stats
NVA
DPU
Goals
0
1
Shots
8
13
Shots on Goal
0
7
Saves
6
0
Corners
2
12
Fouls
14
9
Scoring Plays
Jade Eriksen-Russo (1)
Assisted By: Franny Cerny
GOAL by DPU Jade Eriksen-Russo, Assist by Franny Cerny, goal number 1 for season.
44:19
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
Forward
/ WOMEN'S SOCCERForward/Defender
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Goalkeeper
/ WOMEN'S SOCCERMidfielder/Forward
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Midfielder/Forward
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Goalkeeper
/ WOMEN'S SOCCER
Midfielder
/ WOMEN'S SOCCERForward
/ WOMEN'S SOCCER
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