DAYTON – The University of Dayton women's soccer team (5-3-1 overall, 2-1-1 Atlantic 10) shut out Duquesne 2-0 Saturday, March 27 at Baujan Field to pick up its second consecutive Atlantic 10 conference, shutout victory. Prior to the match, the Flyers celebrated their seniors, as well as recognizing Duquesne's seniors.

The Dukes fall to 1-3-1 overall and 1-2-2 in conference play. In the first meeting on March 14 in Pittsburgh, the squads fought to a 1-1 draw.

SCORING SUMMARY
•  For the third consecutive match, freshman Itala Gemelli has scored for the Flyers. She scored in the 61st minute on an assist from junior Yaiza Navarro Leon. It's Gemelli's third game-winning goal this season.
•  Fellow freshman Diana Benigno scored an insurance goal in the 71st minute on an assist from Navarro Leon.

KEY STATS
•  The score was tied 0-0 at the half.
•  The Flyers outshot Duquesne 17-5 in the second half (and 23-8 for the match).
•  Dayton had eight corner kicks to just two for Duquesne.
•  20 different Flyers saw minutes in today's match.
•  Dayton held possession 67 percent of the match.
•  There were five yellow cards given in the match, with four going to Dayton. Fouls were even with 12 to each team.
•  Madelyn Dewey registered four saves to preserve the shutout.

UP NEXT
•  The Flyers return back to Baujan Field for a rematch against St. Bonaventure on Thursday, April 1 at 7 p.m. Dayton defeated the Bonnies 3-0 on March 21 in Olean, N.Y.
•  The match is scheduled to stream on ESPN+.