CAMDEN, N.J. (September 7, 2024) – Throughout most of the second half, the Rutgers University-Camden women's soccer defense was able to survive numerous threats by the University of Mary Washington.
 
With 3:40 remaining in the contest, however, the Eagles finally found the net, resulting in a 1-0 non-conference victory here Saturday.
 
Mary Washington improves to 2-0-1, while Rutgers-Camden falls to 0-3-1.
 
The Eagles held a 12-2 advantage in shots during the second half and a 16-3 margin for the game, but a stalwart defensive effort by the Scarlet Raptors came close to earning a 0-0 tie. With time winding down, dangerous sophomore forward Maci Landel took a restart from near the left touchline and sent the ball into the box, where senior midfielder Eliza Franklin scored off a scramble near the goal. It was her second goal of the season and first game winner.
 
Mary Washington also finished with a 5-3 lead in corner kicks, including a 4-2 second-half margin.
 
Rutgers-Camden senior goalie Michaela Graham made nine saves in the game, with eight of them coming in the second half.
 
Mary Washington junior goalie Adriana Thompson earned the shutout without making a save.
 
The Rutgers-Camden women play a road game Wednesday with a 4 p.m. contest at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland.