PITTSBURGH – The Duquesne women's soccer team (0-1-1) could not prevent a late penalty kick goal from Loyola Marymount (0-1-1) in the final minute of regulation, as the Dukes and Lions finished the contest in a 1-1 draw in the home opener at Rooney Field on Sunday afternoon.

Deena DeBaldo scored the Dukes' first goal of the season on a penalty kick in the 22nd minute, giving Duquesne an early advantage. The Dukes would hold onto the lead until the 89th minute, when a foul inside the box allowed LMU's Amber McCorkle to attempt a penalty kick. The attempt was successful, as both teams could not find the back of the net in overtime, resulting in a tie.

Duquesne will head to Appalachian State on Friday, August 30 in their next contest, before returning home to take on Lehigh on Sunday at noon at Rooney Field.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• DeBaldo's goal was the fourth of her career, which ranks second best on the team.
• Megan Virgin made nine saves in net, including four in overtime.
• DeBaldo and Lexy Kendro each tallied three shots on net.
• LMU led 53 percent to 47 percent in time of possession.
• 11 of LMU's 16 shots reached the goal, while five of Duquesne's 13 shots found the target.
• The Lions recorded nine corner kicks to the Dukes' six
• Duquesne nearly retook the lead after the LMU penalty kick, but an offside call disallowed the goal.