River Forest, Ill. – Dominican University Women's Soccer began NACC play against the Milwaukee School of Engineering on Wednesday.


Results:
Dominican: 0
MSOE: 3

How it Happened:
-Senior Sierra Rioux created the first chance for the Stars in the 6^th minute, having a shot on target denied by the Raider keeper.
-MSOE struck first in the 19^th minute.
-In the 30^th minute, the Raiders doubled their lead.
-Dominican went into the half-time break trailing 2-0 while collecting 2 shots in the first half.
-The Raiders extended their lead to 3-0 in the 61^st minute.
-In the 79^th minute, Junior Mackenzie Cuddihy collected a loose ball in the box and fired, but was turned away by MSOE's keeper.
-Freshman Evelyn Salazar, Senior Sarah Matuszek, and Senior Mia Dosen all had efforts find the target in the closing minutes but could not break the clean sheet.  
-The Stars fell by a final of 3-0. DU ended the contest with 9 shots and 6 shots on target.
  

  Shining Stars:
 -Senior Sarah Matuszek fired 3 shots, with 2 of them finding the target.   
-Junior Mackenzie Cuddihy posted a shot on target and played all 90 minutes.
-Freshman Evelyn Salazar notched a shot on target in her first collegiate start.
-Sophomore Gianna Stanek recorded 4 saves.

  Leading the Way:
  Goals: N/A
  Assists: N/A
  Shots: Matuszek (3)
  Shots on Goal: Matuszek (2)
  Saves: Stanek (5)
  Minutes: Stanek, Matuszek, and Cuddihy (90)

  What's Next:
Dominican University Women's Soccer moves to 1-3-1 on the season. The Stars will be back at West Campus Field for Homecoming on Saturday, September 20^th against Marian University. Kick-off is slated for 12:00 p.m.
 

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