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Cripps, Abbotts Lead Eagles Past Chippewas
4/1/2021 5:21:00 PM | Soccer
The Eagles sweep the season series against CMU
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – Playing in 37-degree weather like its last trip to Mount Pleasant in 2019, the Eastern Michigan University soccer departed in similar victorious fashion, taking down Central Michigan University, 1-0, today, April 1.
Entering the match tied for second place in the Mid-American Conference West Division, the Eagles have separated themselves into sole possession of the two-spot with a 5-2 record, while the Chippewas drop to 4-3. The win also completed Eastern's season sweep of Central, having previously bested the Chips to open the season, 2-1, March 4.
Senior goalkeeper Chelsea Abbotts (Ottawa, Ontario-Mother Teresa) recorded a season-high eight saves on the way to her second clean sheet of the season, previously blanking Northern Illinois, March 14.
Although the Chips seemed to dominate possession in the first half, and outshot the Eagles, 11-5, it was Eastern that was able to breakthrough first.
In the 38th minute, senior Marla Cobetto (Trenton, Mich.-Trenton) made her way into the box and was fouled in the process of trying to get her shot off. Awarded a penalty kick, sophomore Amanda Cripps (Bradford, Ontario-Trinity Catholic) stepped up to the hash and buried it in the back of the net for the permanent 1-0 Green and White lead.
With the goal, Cripps clinched her 21st career point, becoming the third active player on the Eagles' roster to have at least 20 (Sabrina McNeill - 63, Lindsey Shira – 25). The score also marked the sophomore's 10th career goal as an Eagle.
Coming out of the break with the 1-0 lead, the Eagles went on the offensive in the first five minutes, with Cripps and redshirt senior Sabrina McNeill (Whitby, Ontario-Henry Street) firing off shots. However, the Chippewas were able to combat the chances and keep the game within one.
Although controlling possession for most of the second half, the Eagles did not see many more chances, as the road team ended with a season-low eight total shots, compared to the home side's 20. Despite the lack of opportunities for EMU, Abbotts and the Eagles' defense stayed impeccable, holding off the Chippewas to seal the win, 1-0.
Eastern Michigan returns home for the final time of the 2021 regular season, hosting Northern Illinois for Senior Day, April 4. The match is set to begin at 4 p.m.
To stay up to date on all things EMU soccer, continue to check EMUEagles.com, or follow the team on Twitter, @EMUSoccer.
Entering the match tied for second place in the Mid-American Conference West Division, the Eagles have separated themselves into sole possession of the two-spot with a 5-2 record, while the Chippewas drop to 4-3. The win also completed Eastern's season sweep of Central, having previously bested the Chips to open the season, 2-1, March 4.
Senior goalkeeper Chelsea Abbotts (Ottawa, Ontario-Mother Teresa) recorded a season-high eight saves on the way to her second clean sheet of the season, previously blanking Northern Illinois, March 14.
Although the Chips seemed to dominate possession in the first half, and outshot the Eagles, 11-5, it was Eastern that was able to breakthrough first.
In the 38th minute, senior Marla Cobetto (Trenton, Mich.-Trenton) made her way into the box and was fouled in the process of trying to get her shot off. Awarded a penalty kick, sophomore Amanda Cripps (Bradford, Ontario-Trinity Catholic) stepped up to the hash and buried it in the back of the net for the permanent 1-0 Green and White lead.
With the goal, Cripps clinched her 21st career point, becoming the third active player on the Eagles' roster to have at least 20 (Sabrina McNeill - 63, Lindsey Shira – 25). The score also marked the sophomore's 10th career goal as an Eagle.
Coming out of the break with the 1-0 lead, the Eagles went on the offensive in the first five minutes, with Cripps and redshirt senior Sabrina McNeill (Whitby, Ontario-Henry Street) firing off shots. However, the Chippewas were able to combat the chances and keep the game within one.
Although controlling possession for most of the second half, the Eagles did not see many more chances, as the road team ended with a season-low eight total shots, compared to the home side's 20. Despite the lack of opportunities for EMU, Abbotts and the Eagles' defense stayed impeccable, holding off the Chippewas to seal the win, 1-0.
Eastern Michigan returns home for the final time of the 2021 regular season, hosting Northern Illinois for Senior Day, April 4. The match is set to begin at 4 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
EMU
CMU
Goals
1
0
Shots
8
20
Shots on Goal
3
8
Saves
8
2
Corners
4
3
Fouls
6
10
Scoring Plays
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Game Leaders
Players
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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