Eastern Michigan Athletics
Sunday, March 28
St. Joe's Sports Dome - No Spectators
1 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
4-2-0, 4-2-0
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Western Michigan
2-2-2, 2-2-2
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2
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Western Mich.
0
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Eastern Mich.
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1
2
Eagles Buck Broncos, 2-1
3/28/2021 3:21:00 PM | Soccer
EMU responded after being shutout in the first meeting between the two sides
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — After being shutout by Western Michigan University on March 7, the Eastern Michigan University soccer team rebounded to collect a 2-1 victory over the Broncos Sunday, March 28, inside the St. Joe's Sports Dome.
The win pushes the Eagles to 4-2 on the season, and keeps them in the hunt for a berth in the conference championship game. Meanwhile, WMU falls to 2-2-2.
The Green and White came out aggressive on offense, tallying the first three shots of the game, with the best opportunity coming from senior Kennady Kuhlman (Howell, Mich.-Hartland). The Broncos' keeper was just able to block her shot away in the opening minutes of the game.
Keeping up the attack, EMU was able to break through and get on the board first, as redshirt senior Sabrina McNeill (Whitby, Ontario-Henry Street) found sophomore Amanda Cripps (Bradford, Ontario-Trinity Catholic), who buried a shot past the keeper just eight minutes into the game for the 1-0 Eastern advantage.
The Eagles continued to apply pressure throughout the first half, with Cripps and McNeill finding plenty of scoring opportunities. In the 31st minute, McNeill found some open space and blasted a shot on goal, but the WMU keeper made the save. A few minutes later, Cripps took her shot at trying to add another goal, putting the ball just over the crossbar.
The Broncos found some offensive momentum late in the half, spending a few minutes in the attacking zone, but senior Chelsea Abbotts (Ottawa, Ontario-Mother Teresa) and the Eagles' defense were there to slow down the late charge and take a 1-0 lead in to halftime.
The Eagles outshot the Broncos overall (11-5) and in shots on goal (7-1) over the opening 45 minutes. The relentless offensive attack kept the WMU keeper busy, as she recorded six saves to Abbotts' one.
It didn't take long for the Eagles to build on their momentum from the first half, as their first shot of the second half was put in the back of the net by freshman Lexy Alston (Amherst, Ohio-Marion L. Steele) at the 53 minute mark. Receiving the ball from Kuhlman, the freshman broke away from the WMU defense to charge up the field and put the Green and White ahead, 2-0.
The Eagles would get a pair of looks minutes later, with the Western keeper stopping chances from McNeill in the 58th minute and Alston in the 65th minute. However, it was the Broncos who were able to convert, pulling the game within one, 2-1, after a 71st-minute score.
As time wound down, Western ramped up the pressure as it looked for the equalizer. Holding strong, the Eagles closed it out, pulling away with the 2-1 win.
The Eagles finished with more shots than the Broncos (16-14), put more on frame (10-5). Abbotts finished the contest with four saves, compared to the WMU keeper's eight.
The Green and White will head to Mount Pleasant, Mich. for a second match against Central Michigan University, Thursday, April 1. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m.
To stay up to date on all things EMU soccer, continue to check EMUEagles.com, or follow the team on Twitter, @EMUSoccer.
The win pushes the Eagles to 4-2 on the season, and keeps them in the hunt for a berth in the conference championship game. Meanwhile, WMU falls to 2-2-2.
The Green and White came out aggressive on offense, tallying the first three shots of the game, with the best opportunity coming from senior Kennady Kuhlman (Howell, Mich.-Hartland). The Broncos' keeper was just able to block her shot away in the opening minutes of the game.
Keeping up the attack, EMU was able to break through and get on the board first, as redshirt senior Sabrina McNeill (Whitby, Ontario-Henry Street) found sophomore Amanda Cripps (Bradford, Ontario-Trinity Catholic), who buried a shot past the keeper just eight minutes into the game for the 1-0 Eastern advantage.
The Eagles continued to apply pressure throughout the first half, with Cripps and McNeill finding plenty of scoring opportunities. In the 31st minute, McNeill found some open space and blasted a shot on goal, but the WMU keeper made the save. A few minutes later, Cripps took her shot at trying to add another goal, putting the ball just over the crossbar.
The Broncos found some offensive momentum late in the half, spending a few minutes in the attacking zone, but senior Chelsea Abbotts (Ottawa, Ontario-Mother Teresa) and the Eagles' defense were there to slow down the late charge and take a 1-0 lead in to halftime.
The Eagles outshot the Broncos overall (11-5) and in shots on goal (7-1) over the opening 45 minutes. The relentless offensive attack kept the WMU keeper busy, as she recorded six saves to Abbotts' one.
It didn't take long for the Eagles to build on their momentum from the first half, as their first shot of the second half was put in the back of the net by freshman Lexy Alston (Amherst, Ohio-Marion L. Steele) at the 53 minute mark. Receiving the ball from Kuhlman, the freshman broke away from the WMU defense to charge up the field and put the Green and White ahead, 2-0.
The Eagles would get a pair of looks minutes later, with the Western keeper stopping chances from McNeill in the 58th minute and Alston in the 65th minute. However, it was the Broncos who were able to convert, pulling the game within one, 2-1, after a 71st-minute score.
As time wound down, Western ramped up the pressure as it looked for the equalizer. Holding strong, the Eagles closed it out, pulling away with the 2-1 win.
The Eagles finished with more shots than the Broncos (16-14), put more on frame (10-5). Abbotts finished the contest with four saves, compared to the WMU keeper's eight.
The Green and White will head to Mount Pleasant, Mich. for a second match against Central Michigan University, Thursday, April 1. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m.
To stay up to date on all things EMU soccer, continue to check EMUEagles.com, or follow the team on Twitter, @EMUSoccer.
Team Stats
WMU
EMU
Goals
1
2
Shots
14
16
Shots on Goal
5
10
Saves
8
4
Corners
4
2
Fouls
4
7
Scoring Plays
Amanda Cripps (2)
Assisted By: Sabrina McNeill
GOAL by EMU Cripps, Amanda Assist by McNeill, Sabrina.
07:57
Lexy Alston (2)
Assisted By: Kennady Kuhlman
GOAL by EMU Alston, Lexy Assist by Kuhlman, Kennady.
52:55
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Claudia Schilling (1)
GOAL by WMU Schilling, Claudia.
70:25
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
6
SOG
4
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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