Caldwell, N.J. (Sept. 12, 2017) – The Molloy women's soccer team was defeated by the Caldwell Cougars, 1-0, Tuesday afternoon at the Caldwell Athletic Fields. The Lions move to 1-3 with the loss.

Caldwell (2-2), which outshot the Lions 10-1 in the opening half, created the majority of chances in the first 45 minutes, but freshman goalkeeper Jackie Carty (East Islip, N.Y.) made seven stops in the stanza to keep the score even. Molloy's only shot was taken by junior Katlyn Merino (Corona, N.Y.).

In the second half, the maroon and white took the first four shots, led by two shots from Merino. Following the Lions' chances, the Cougars came back with opportunities of their own, and junior Haley Hopf (Jackson, N.J.) scored in the 67^th minute to put the home team ahead, 1-0.

Down a goal, Molloy, which outshot Caldwell 8-5 in the second half, created chances to tie the score.  Freshman Dana Poetzsch (Hicksville, N.Y.) fired two shots on net that were stopped in the 74^th and 75^th minutes. Poetzsch, who led the Lions with five shots, had another try denied in the 86^th minute.

Carty finished the contest with nine saves.

The Lions open ECC play Saturday, Sept. 16 at Queens. Kickoff against the Knights is slated for noon.