JERSEY CITY, N.J. – The William Paterson women's soccer team (6-10-2, 1-6-2 NJAC) built an early lead but couldn't hold off New Jersey City (10-6-2, 3-4-2 NJAC) down the stretch, as the Pioneers suffered a 4-2 loss during their season finale Oct. 29.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Junior forward Isabella Sarra (Saddle Brook, N.J./Saddle Brook) broke the scoreless deadlock just 6:15 into the contest with an unassisted strike.
• Senior back Erin Clark (Wayne, N.J./Wayne Valley) doubled the Pioneers' lead in the 28th minute.
• The Gothic Knights answered with a second-half flurry, finding the back of the net three times during a nine-minute span for a 3-2 edge in the 65th minute, then tacked on a final goal at the 77:55 mark.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Senior goalkeeper Sarah Mantilla (Fair Lawn, N.J./Fair Lawn) notched eight saves for WP.
• Sarra's goal was her second of the year, while Clark collected her fourth score of the season.

 
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