EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Women's soccer (2-3-1) fell to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (4-1-1) 1-0 in a hard fought non-conference matchup on Saturday, Sept. 16.
 
Game Summary

• First Half
  • The Blugolds recorded two shots in the first five minutes, with one being on goal that was saved by Alena Miller
  • A few minutes after a Wartburg corner kick attempt, UW-Eau Claire put another shot on goal that was again saved by Miller
  • Wartburg applied some offensive pressure at the end of the half when Abigail Milburn put two shots on goal for the Knights that were both saved
  • Miller finished the half with three saves and Kennedy Boll recorded two saves for the Blugolds
• Second Half
  • It was just two minutes into the second half when UW-Eau Claire scored on a deep shot that was just out of reach of the keeper
  • Lauren Kirkle had a shot on goal a minute later that was saved by the Blugolds
  • Each team had corner kick opportunities early in the half, but both were defended well resulting in no shots
  • Miller made back-to-back saves in the 63rd minute to keep the deficit at one
  • The Knights were unable to generate any goals and fell 1-0

 
Top Performers

• Kirkle
  • One shot on goal
  • 75 minutes played
• Milburn
  • Two shots on goal
  • 22 minutes played
• Miller
  • Six saves
  • One goal allowed
  • 90 minutes played

 
Notes/Streaks

• The all-time series is now 12-1-1, still in favor of Wartburg
• First road loss for the Knights this season
• Miller now has 21 saves this season
• The Blugolds had a 12-4 advantage in total shots and a 7-3 edge in shots on goal

 
Next Time Out
The Knights are back in action tomorrow with a road matchup against the College of Saint Benedict at 2 p.m.