The Syracuse women’s soccer team surrendered six first-half goals Friday night in a 6-1 loss to Louisville at Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium. The Orange dropped to 4-9-2 overall and 1-7-0 in ACC play, while the Cardinals improved to 10-1-3 and 4-0-3 in conference competition.
Louisville took control early, overwhelming Syracuse offensively throughout the opening 45 minutes.
Fina Davy led the Cardinals’ first-half scoring effort with two goals as Louisville built a commanding 6-0 advantage before halftime.
Despite the difficult opening half, Syracuse showed improvement after the break and prevented Louisville from adding to its lead.
Senior Chloe Joseph provided the Orange’s lone goal in the 53rd minute, finding the back of the net off an assist from junior Farrah Stephens-Martin.
The goal marked Joseph’s first since joining Syracuse and accounted for the Orange’s only scoring opportunity converted against the Cardinals.
Joseph also led Syracuse with three shot attempts, helping the Orange generate seven shots overall, including four on target.
Louisville finished with nine shots, while Cardinals goalkeeper Brielle Baker recorded three saves to preserve the five-goal victory.
Syracuse goalkeeper Maggie Manning entered for the second half and made one save while keeping Louisville scoreless over the final 45 minutes.
The Orange now return home for their final two regular-season matches at SU Soccer Stadium. Syracuse will host Miami on Thursday, October 29, at 7 p.m. for Military Appreciation Night before closing the regular season against California on Thursday, November 5, at 7 p.m.
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