BALTIMORE –  Senior Kayla Grube penalty kick was the difference for the Notre Dame of Maryland University's soccer club on Friday evening in a 1-0 win over Gallaudet University (0-1-0). Freshman Julie Mullaney was called upon and she delivered a clean sheet for the Gators in her first college start. The Gators will improve to (1-0-0) after picking up win number one on the new year. Notre Dame (Md.) will look to carry the momentum into Sunday's match against Drew University.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Led by Captain Sara Morales, Notre Dame (Md.) was aggressive on the attack, connecting on four of its six shot attempts.
• Grube delivered a handful of through-balls but the Gators were unable to capitalize in the first half.
• The Gators defense held Gallaudet to zero shots on goal in the first half. Notre Dame (Md.) was stout on the defensive end all evening long.
• Five minutes into the second half freshmen Averee Radonovich almost had a shot at goal but a foul on the rebound shot attempt by freshman Roselynn Kamara resulted in Grube penalty score.
• Mullaney sealed the victory for Notre Dame (Md.) with a critical stop with just under four minutes of play.

OF NOTE

• Notre Dame (Md.) out shot Gallaudet 16-9 and held the advantage in the shots on target category 9-3.
• NDMD tallied eight corners to the Bisons' two.
• Morales led the way with eight shot attempts.
• Mullaney ended the day with three saves.

UP NEXT
Notre Dame (Md.) will host Drew University on Sunday, Sept. 5 at 1 pm. Live stats and live-stream will be available at www.Notredamegators.com.com.