Teaneck, N.J. – A comeback attempt by the Robert Morris University women's soccer team was thwarted late in the second half as Fairleigh Dickinson topped the Colonials, 3-1, this afternoon in Northeast Conference (NEC) play.
Robert Morris (3-10-0, 1-2-0 NEC) saw its recent string of success against Fairleigh Dickinson (3-7-3, 1-1-1 NEC) come to an end, as the Colonials had previously won the last two meetings.
The Knights dented the scoreboard in the 23rd minute as Andrea Garcia corralled a pass from Elma Kolenovic, and buried a left-footed shot from the top of the box.
RMU responded with a pair of chances by Jane Schleicher, as she dragged her first shot wide of the netting then forced Amanda Fitzgerald into a save.
FDU doubled its lead in the 49th minute, as Garcia found the head of Viktorija Miseljic with a free kick.
The Colonials grabbed one back in the 75th minute when Bailey Farabaugh slotted home a deflection in the box. The goal was the first of Farabaugh's career.
Samantha Lackner pushed an equalizing attempt wide right in the 80th minute. Five minutes later, the hosts put the game away as Noam Kedem found the top right corner with a strike.
Sydney Bruckner made nine saves in defeat.
Robert Morris completes its road swing on Friday, Oct. 5 at 3:00 p.m. against Mount St. Mary's.
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