MADISON, Wis. - Marian University women's soccer (4-9-2, 0-3-1 NACC) fell to Edgewood 4-1 after a second-half comeback by the Eagles.
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- The Sabres came out strong offensively, recording multiple shots in the opening minutes of the match.
- Marian's early offensive pressure paid off at the 19:19 mark when Sophia Romo found the back of the net off of an assist from Ysabella Sanchez, giving the Sabres a 1-0 lead.
- As the first half progressed, both teams continued to create scoring opportunities, but neither side was able to find the back of the net, sending Marian into halftime with a 1-0 advantage.
- The Eagles responded in the second half, scoring their first goal of the match at 68:35 to even the score at 1-1.
- Shortly after, Edgewood was awarded a penalty kick at 74:21, which the Eagles converted to take a 2-1 lead.
- Edgewood continued to apply offensive pressure, adding two more goals to extend its lead to 4-1, which eventually settled as the final.
- Marian outshot Edgewood 18-14 overall, with both teams recording 10 shots on goal.
- The Sabres held an 8-5 advantage in shots during the first half and outshot the Eagles 10-9 in the second half.
- Edgewood held a 4-2 advantage in corner kicks.
- Marian committed just seven fouls compared to Edgewood who had 17.
- Marian is now 10-34-4 all-time against Edgewood.
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Sophia Romo scored her team leading fourth goal of the season. |
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Ysabella Sanchez recorded an assist on Marian's lone goal while adding one shot. |
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Cristal Muniz (3-9-2) recorded six saves for the Sabres. |
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Saturday, Oct. 17
Smith Field
3 p.m. |
