JCU Lady Gladiators shut out rival AUR 5-0; men tie 2-2

By Chiara Travia

ROME, Dec. 6 - On Wednesday night, John Cabot University's Lady Gladiators soccer team shut out rivals The American University of Rome (AUR), 5-0.

 

Within the first 20 minutes of the game, Ariel Goetz scored for JCU. Three other goals followed in the first half, one from Margo Messina, and two from Jessa Hybrechts, the team's interim captain. The second half finished strong as well. The last goal was made by degree-seeking student, Sarah Gabai, with ten minutes left in the game.

Goetz’s roommate, Emilia Aguinaga, later said, “I am happy she scored within the first twenty minutes, especially against AUR.”

 

Within the last five minutes of the game, Jocelyn Fredrick, who has been out all season with an injury, decided to play. Her teammates cheered her on as she hit a header and made some good plays. “We had a really good season, we all came together and I am so proud of the girls,” she said.

It is unclear if Fredrick will be fit enough to play in the Spring.

The victory was all the sweeter after the JCU men's soccer squad was forced to forfeit its match against AUR last month. The men's team was also in action on Wednesday. They drew to a 2-2 tie against Campus Bio Medico.