The University of Toronto Varsity Blues women’s soccer team lost their first match of the season to the OUA East leading Ottawa Gee-Gees by a score of 2-0 on Saturday, October 10.

Both teams displayed high intensity early on in the game, putting lots of pressure on the field. Fifth-year striker Courtney Luscombe (Ottawa, ON) scored in the 10th minute to put Ottawa up 1-0. Shortly afterwards, Brittany Harrison (Burlington, ON) added another to round out the scoring for Ottawa.

The Blues came out stronger in the second half, but were unable to maintain a solid attack against the solid defence of the Gee-Gees. Second-year goalkeeper Mélissa Pesant (Gatineau, Que.) recorded a shut out in the victory. Fourth-year player Alicia Lashley was the stand out player for the Blues, as the Ottawa native battled relentlessly throughout the match.

The Varsity Blues now sit in third place in the OUA East division with a record of 9-1-2.   

You can catch the next Blues home game on Friday, October 16 when Toronto plays host to the Laurentian Lady Vees. Game time is scheduled for 12:00 p.m.

For more information, scores and highlights on your favourite Toronto teams, please visit the home of the Varsity Blues at http://www.varsityblues.ca.