LIMA, Ohio – The Golden Eagles fell behind late in the first half, and couldn't recover at Northwestern Ohio as the 25
th ranked Racers topped CU 2-0. This was Cornerstone's fifth loss in the last six games. CU moves to 3-5-1, 1-4-0 in the WHAC.
What you need to know:
- Northwestern Ohio registered three shots and three corner kicks in the first 36 minutes of the game to put the pressure on CU.
- The Racers scored their first goal of the game when Shakira O'Malley put one in the back of the net, giving UNO a 1-0 lead.
- Laura Helder and Sierah Adams each registered a shot in the 40th minute, putting pressure of their own on Northwestern Ohio.
- UNO put their foot on the gas to end the first half, with 5 shots in the last three minutes of the first half. Hope Steenwyk registered two saves in that span.
- GK Samantha Sebright entered the game at the half, relieving Steenwyk of duty.
- On their first shot of the second half, UNO scored as Miyu Kojima put one past Sebright to extend the Racer lead to 2-0.
- UNO continued their strong offensive possessions with shot after shot and corner kick after corner kick for much of the second half.
- Cornerstone made a late push at the end of the second half but were unable to capitalize on a shot by Alyssa Visser that UNO goalie Martina Galloni was able to stop.
By the Numbers
22/6 – Shots by Northwestern Ohio compared to 6 for Cornerstone.
8 – Saves by Cornerstone, with
Hope Steenwyk and
Samantha Sebright saving 4 each.
90 – Minutes played by
Taylor Adams,
Hannah Luurtsema, and
Lucy Bouvier for the Golden Eagles. All play on defense and were needed in the match against UNO.
What's Next?
Cornerstone will finish their away stretch when they head to UM-Dearborn on Wednesday, October 13 for a WHAC matchup. Kickoff is still TBA.
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