Boxscore

EAU CLAIRE, WIS. – In a battle of two teams ranked on the current National Soccer Coaches Assocation’s Division III North Region top eight, Wartburg College came away with a 1-0 win Oct. 28.

Coach Sara Johnson’s team (12-4-1) overcame a 12-9 shots disadvantage thanks to the play of sophomore goalkeeper Monica Noti (Carol Stream, Ill.), as part of a strong defense. Noti earned her third shutout with five saves in 90 minutes.

On the offensive end, junior forward Chelsea Frye of Waverly's sixth goal of the season was the decider only 2:48 in. Freshman midfielder Anna Aquino (Bettendorf) passed the ball to Frye for her fourth assist. Frye, junior defender Jess Macauley (Cedar Rapids) and junior midfielder Katy Wendt (Bettendorf) each had two shot attempts.

The Knights close the regular season with a 6 p.m. match at Simpson College’s Buxton Community Stadium in Indianola Saturday, Oct. 30. Fans can follow live stats during the contest through a link on the scrolling schedule section of the home page at www.go-knights.net, the Internet home of Wartburg athletics.

Notes: Wartburg harbors a five-match win streak and is 8-1-1 in its last 10 matches. … Frye is second on the squad’s goals (six) and points (14) list. Her goal at UW-EC was her second game-winner of the year.  … Aquino’s fourth assist tied her with junior midfielder Taylor Vermie (Cedar Rapids) for second.