Brooklyn, NY----Despite carrying a 1-0 lead into halftime, the Brooklyn College women's wasn't able to hold off a second half John Jay surge, as the Bulldogs fell in conference play to the Bloodhounds, 2-1, at home on Saturday. Prior to the match, Brooklyn College seniors,
Abigail Joseph,
Mary Alicia Khosh,
Julianna Elkins,
Alyssa Hardison, and
Imani Dickens were recognized. Brooklyn moves to 2-7-2 (1-2 CUNYAC) with the loss while John Jay improves to 5-5 (2-0 CUNYAC). Next Up: BC closes out their conference slate at Lehman College on Wednesday at 7pm. Â
The Bulldogs opened the scoring in the 32nd minute when Krista Strader found the back of the net off assists from Scarlett Davis and Aissa Santos Lopez. The scoring play came after Brooklyn won possession and moved the ball through the middle of the field, with Strader finishing the opportunity at 31:34 to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 advantage.
Brooklyn carried its lead into halftime despite facing consistent pressure from the Bloodhounds, who recorded eight shots in the opening period. Goalkeeper April Hartje helped keep John Jay off the scoreboard with several first-half saves.
John Jay responded early in the second half. Natalie Mack scored the equalizer at 56:20, converting a chance assisted by Sofia Soler and Priana Lazerson to even the score at 1-1.
The Bloodhounds continued to apply pressure before Soler scored the go-ahead goal at 79:37, finishing an opportunity created by Yamile Bastidas to put John Jay ahead, 2-1.
The Bulldogs looked to find another equalizer in the closing minutes but were unable to break through as John Jay held on for the road victory.
Hartje finished with eight saves in goal for Brooklyn, facing 16 shots from the Bloodhounds. The Bulldogs recorded four shots, including three on target, while Strader led Brooklyn with its lone goal. Davis and Santos Lopez each contributed an assist on the opening score.
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