NEW ROCHELLE, NY - Manhattan scored on a penalty kick with 1:19 remaining in defeat of the Iona University women's soccer team in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action on Wednesday at Mazzella Field. Senior Kayla Thomas recorded the Gaels' lone goal early in the second half in the 2-1 loss.
 
Trailing 1-0 following Julia Nicholas' goal early for Manhattan in the first half, a corner kick attempt from senior Kate McNally found Thomas in front of the goal, who kicked a shot into the back of the net in the 59th minute to tie the game at one apiece. The Jaspers tallied the go-ahead score as Kaitlyn Cooke found the back of the net on a penalty kick in the 89th minute to take the victory.
 
The Maroon and Gold held a 15-10 shot advantage. Rookie Marissa Graziano led the team in attempts with five off the bench. Freshman goalkeeper Savannah Rogers played the entire bout and made two saves.
 
The Gaels look ahead to a MAAC contest on the road at Quinnipiac on Saturday (October 7) with a noon kick off. The Maroon & Gold return home next Wednesday (October 11), for a MAAC encounter with Rider`.

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