CHICAGO, IL- The University of Rochester women's soccer team stopped its long goalless drought in UAA play but also lost its scoreless streak and dropped a 2-1 decision to the University of Chicago on Friday afternoon.
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Entering today's contest, Rochester had held opponents scoreless for the last 361:29 while also entering failing to score in its last 251:54, dating back to October 1st.
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Chicago (8-3-2, 1-1-1 UAA) got a goal in the 76th minute from Julia Ozello to break a 1-1 tie and give the Maroons the victory. Rochester (5-4-3, 0-1-2 UAA) had its five game unbeaten streak stopped with the loss.
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After a balanced first half which saw the teams trade chances, the visiting Yellowjackets were able to score first, getting a goal from sophomore Katie Grasso. She scored her first career goal when she headed in a free kick from teammate Grace Van der Ven. The goal just slid inside the right post at 49:12.
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Just over five minutes later, Chicago was able to score the tying goal when Meghan Derken tapped in a ball past UR goalie Aubrey Jaicks. The goal came off a scramble in front of the UR net. Natalia Jovanovic picked up the assist for UC.
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In goal Jaicks made a UR season high 13 saves, but allowed her first two goals of the season in picking up the loss (2-1-2). Chicago's Jacinda Reid picked up the win making four saves in 80 minutes of play.
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Senior Jessica Smith led Rochester with three shots on goal, all coming in the first half.
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The Yellowjackets next travel to #2 ranked Washington-St. Louis in a matchup on Sunday at 2:30 pm (1:30 central time).
