X-Women and Varsity Reds play to 1-1 draw

FREDERICTON, NB – The UNB Varsity Reds and StFX X-Women played to a 1-1 draw Sunday afternoon.

The Varsity Reds' first goal of the season came at just the right time. It came exactly one minute after the StFX X-Women had scored their eighth. Danika Lefebvre (Hanwell, NB) scored in the 59^th minute, which helped the host team to a 1-1 draw and their first point of the season.

"I saw the cross and I just anticipated that the ball was going to go through the box and went for it, kicked it, and it went in," said Lefebvre, of her first goal as a Varsity Red.

Lefebvre's goal came as the X-Women were still celebrating a 1-0 lead.

Chloe Brennan (Brookside, NS) staked X to that lead with a goal in the 58^th minute.

"I think it took us too long to transition into 'now we need to defend'," said Brennan. "But it happens and it's early in the season."

For her efforts, Lefebvre, a second year Kinesiology student, was named the Subway Player of the Game.

"I think it was payback for their goal," said Lefebvre. "We bounced back from that goal and I think it was good to finally get a goal this season."

"I think it'll help us break through, especially because we have a home game next weekend and I think it's just a way to open up the gate for more goals and more potential for winning some games here," she said.

With the draw, UNB is now 0-3-1 on the season. They host UPEI on Sunday, in a 1:00 pm kickoff.

The X-Women are 3-0-1. They visit Dalhousie on Friday evening.

Recap courtesy Andy Campbell, UNB Athletics