Box Score Mequon, WI – The Dominican University women's soccer team took care of business on Wednesday afternoon to edge out a 3-2 victory over Concordia University Wisconsin in a non-conference road match-up.
The Falcons jumped on the Stars early and scored two quick goals in the 3
rd and 16
th minute to take a 2-0 lead. The Stars answered quickly in the 17
th minute as
Ashleigh Huerta's fourth goal of the season put the Stars within striking distance down 2-1.
Regan Coxon delivered a clutch goal of her own off the assist from
Gabby Green in the 36
th minute to knot things up at 2-2 going into the end of the first half.
Coxon, the Lowell, Michigan native, would come up clutch again as she scored her seventh goal of the season and the eventual game-winner in the 47
th minute to give the Stars its only lead to knock off the Falcons 3-2.
Stars' Head Coach
Carlos Carrillo commented on his teams' performance, "Today's match was a true test for us, we were challenged in ways we hadn't been this year. I am very proud of this teams' effort, focus, and determination that they brought to this game. I can't say enough about the heart and passion this team plays with."
In a match where offense was the name of the game, the Stars and Falcons combined for 28 shots with 12 being on goal. Carillo also added, "I thought we gave up two early goals and dug ourselves into a hole, but this team wasn't fazed. Our adjustments earned us a great opportunity that Ashleigh finished for us and got us back into the match. Great team win! We look forward to the recovery work needed after a match like this and some much needed rest. We'll continue to work and prepare for our next divisional match."
The Stars are back in action next Wednesday as they will take on Benedictine University to try and complete the season sweep. Game time is set for 4:00 pm on West Campus Field.