PHILADELPHIA - Senior Gabrielle Vagnozzi scored in the 20th minute, while goalkeeper Cameron Perrott and the Saint Joseph's defense kept Drexel at a distance as the Hawks' women's soccer team opened its 2019 season with a 1-0 victory over the Dragons at Vidas Field on Thursday night.

How It Happened
• Senior Gabrielle Vagnozzi scored at 19:01 of the match for her first goal of the season and 13th of her career.
• Senior goalkeeper Cameron Perrott made four saves for her first win of the season and 12th of her career. The shutout is also the first of Perrott's career.
• The Hawks were limited to just three shots, while Drexel registered 12 shots.

Postgame Chatter
"We played well, controlled possession for periods in the first half, but withstood their attacks throughout the second half for a tough win," said associate head coach Fred King. "Newcomers Ashley Groeber, Ashley Orendac and Jaydin Avery stepped up to the collegiate level well. Gabby Vagnozzi scored from a miss-cleared cross into the box by Brittany Hartwell-Miller. Cameron Perrott made a couple of strong saves early in the match before we settled into an offensive rhythm in possession."

Up Next
The Hawks remain on the road as they travel to rival Villanova on Sunday. Game time is set for 1 p.m.

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