Fond Du Lac, WI. – The Dominican University Soccer team was back in action looking to bounce back after opening conference loss.
Results:
Dominican: 3
Marian: 0
How it Happened:
-The Stars were rolling to start the match, firing off 4 shots in the first 13 minutes of the match. Freshman
Kaylie Reeve, Graduate Student
Sierra Rioux, Junior
Tia Garr, and Freshman
Payton Lemich all earning shots.
-Reeve and Garr each collected another shot in the half as Marian started to find their footing, but Junior
Gianna Stanek stood tall in net making a save on the one shot that was on target.
-The score was tied at 0 going into the half, but Dominican outshot the Sabres 6-2 in the half, with 4 shots being on the target. The Stars also earned 3 corner kicks in the half.
-It was only three minutes into the second half when DU got on the scoreboard. Reeve scored her second goal of the season and gave the Stars the lead in the 48
th minute of the match. Senior
Meghan Wilhite assisted on the goal.
-Marian down a goal was starting to find some form in the middle portion of the half with two shots. Freshman
Sarah Appleby made a save on the shot that was on target.
-The Stars were not satisfied with a 1-0 lead in the last ten minutes of the match. Reeve collected another shot in the match, and Wilhite gave the Stars a 2-0 lead in the 82
nd minute of the match. Lemich earned an assist on the goal.
-Wilhite looking for a brace found it in the 86
th minute of the match, scoring her second goal of the match, and Dominican a 3-0 lead and shutout victory.
-The Stars fired 6 shots in the second half with 12 shots in the entirety of the match. 10 of those shots were on target.
Shining Stars:
-Senior
Meghan Wilhite earned Co-Star of the Match with 2 goals on three shots. All three shots were on target. Wilhite played in 56 minutes and earned an assist.
-Freshman
Kaylie Reeve earned Co-Star of the Match with a goal on 4 shots. Three of those shots were on target. Reeve played in 76 minutes.
-Freshman
Payton Lemich started in the match, picked up a shot on target, and more importantly earned an assist.
-Junior
Presley Coles came off the bench for Dominican and collected an assist in her 26 minutes.
-Junior
Gianna Stanek made a save in her 45 minutes of action.
-Freshman
Sarah Appleby added 2 saves in her 45 minutes of action.
Leading the Way:
Goals: Wilhite (2)
Assists: Coles, Lemich, and Wilhite (1)
Shots: Reeve (4)
Shots on Goal: Wilhite and Reeve (3)
Saves: Appleby (2)
Minutes: Cuddihy (90)
What's Next:
Dominican University Women's Soccer moves to 3-1-2 on the season and 1-1-0 inside the Northern Athletic Collegiate Conference. The Stars will return to West Campus Field on Monday, September 21st, as they welcome in the #18
th team in the Country North Central College. Kickoff is set for 4:00 p.m. between the Stars and the Cardinals.
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