It may have started 11 vs. 11, but once Isa Cook and Maddie Fried were both given red cards in the 53rd minute, it was an entirely new game.
Both teams made their tactical adjustments, but neither could break the deadlock as Marquette women’s soccer (5-7-4, 2-3-2 Big East) drew with Villanova (4-4-7, 1-4-2 Big East) 1-1 Sunday afternoon at Higgins Soccer Complex.
The draw snapped Marquette’s three-game scoreless streak, but it also means the Golden Eagles have not won a game since Sept. 28 when they beat the Creighton Bluejays.
Answering the call
The only goal of the opening half was from Villanova graduate student forward Jackie Richards in the 37th minute, putting the Wildcats ahead 1-0 going into the break.