MORAGA, Calif. -- Following their upset victory over defending champion Santa Clara, the USF Dons women's soccer team (4-4-2) lost their conference opener on the road to Saint Mary's (7-1-2) 2-0 at Saint Mary's Stadium. The Dons offense struggled to get anything going against a staunch Gaels' defense who've been tough to score on all season.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

• The first half was a defensive battle with each team holding the other off the scoreboard.
• 69 minutes into the match, the Gaels finally broke through on a goal from Annamaria DiGeronimo.
• Saint Mary's tacked on another goal six minutes later courtesy of Emily Jensen.

NOTABLE PERFORMANCES:

• Goalkeeper Molly Eby had an active game in goal as she recorded seven saves on Saturday afternoon.
• Jensen had an impactful night for the Gaels as she scored their second goal of the night and assisted on the first from DiGeronimo.

UP NEXT:
The Dons now return home to Negoesco Stadium for their first conference home match against Loyola Marymount. The Lions enter the match with an 0-10 record.
 
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