Washington University Women’s Soccer Falls at No. 6 Johns Hopkins, 1-0

Baltimore, Md., September 5, 2009 — The No. 8 ranked Washington University in St. Louis women's soccer team suffered its second-consecutive 1-0 defeat in a loss at No. 6 Johns Hopkins University on Saturday afternoon in Baltimore, Md.       Senior Natalie Held, the twin sister of Washington University senior back Libby Held, converted a penalty kick in the 53rd minute for the game-winning goal. After a scoreless first half, sophomore Alyssa Marulli was called for a foul in the box after she went to clear the ball with her left foot. Held converted the penalty kick past WU freshman goalkeeper Clara Jaques for the lone goal of the game. Johns Hopkins outshot Washington U., 13-10, and had a 6-3 advantage in corner kicks. The Bears were also called for 17 fouls in the loss. Washington University (0-2) continues its east coast trip on Sunday, Sept. 6, against No. 4 ranked William Smith College. The game is set to begin at 1 p.m. (ET) in Baltimore. Bear Notebook: Head coach Jim Conlon received a red card late in the second half and will not be on the sidelines for Sunday's game against William Smith … The Bears have not scored a goal in 407 minutes dating back to last season, a span of over four games. Christopher Mitchell Director, Sports Information Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-5077 (Office) (618) 560-9280 (Cell) (314) 935-4600 (Fax) mitchell@wustl.edu (Email) http://bearsports.wustl.edu