NORTHFIELD, Minn. – Women's soccer fell to St. Olaf College 1-0 on the road in a competitive season-opening match on Friday, Aug. 30.
 
Match Summary

• First Half
  • Lauren Kirkle had the first scoring opportunity for the Knights when her long-range free kick was saved in the 11^th minute
  • Each offense was able to record shots over the next 15 minutes, but none were on target and the match remained 0-0
  • The tie was broken in the 33^rd minute when St. Olaf's Emily Johnson rocketed a deep shot into the top left corner of the goal to make it 1-0
  • The Knights had a scoring opportunity in the 38^th minute when Abigail Milburn's shot missed just a bit high
  • Sami Webster put a shot on goal in the final minute before half, but it was saved by St. Olaf to keep the score 1-0 headed into the half
• Second Half
  • Mackenzie Ceschan started the second half with a save in the 48^th minute and then another in the 51^st minute
  • After a Nikayla Youngblut shot was blocked, Kirkle was able to put a shot on goal but it was saved by the Oles
  • Minutes later it was Kirkle with another shot on goal that was again saved by St. Olaf
  • Ceschan made two more saves in the 73^rd and 75^th minutes to keep the score 1-0
  • Natalie Thiesfeld was able to get open for a shot on goal in the 84^th minute but was unable to beat the keeper
  • St. Olaf held off Wartburg to win 1-0

 
Top Performers

• Lauren Kirkle
  • Three shots
    • All three shots were on goal
  • 77 minutes played
• Sami Webster
  • One shot on goal
  • 84 minutes played
• Mackenzie Ceschan
  • Five saves
  • 90 minutes played

Notes/Streaks

• The Knights are now 3-2 in their last five matchups against St. Olaf
  • Moves to 2-5-1 all-time on the road vs St. Olaf
• St. Olaf outshot Wartburg 13-10 in total shots and six to five in shots on goal
• The Oles held a five to three advantage in corner kicks
• First career starts (at Wartburg) for Ceschan, Kenna Hemann, Kaila Och and Webster

 
Next Time Out
The Knights are in action next on Monday, Sept. 2 for their home opener against St. Mary's University (Minn.) at 3 p.m.