Eastern Michigan Athletics
Thursday, August 17
Ypsilanti, Mich.
4 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
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St. Bonaventure
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St. Bonaventure
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Eastern Mich.
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Soccer Draws with St. Bonaventure, 2-2, in Home Opener
8/17/2023 6:55:00 PM | Soccer
Robinson (freshman) and Lukowski (junior) each scored for the Eagles
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- Rookie Kate Robinson (Madison Heights, Mich./Lamphere) scored her first career goal and junior Meagan Lukowski (Bay City, Mich./Bay City Western) notched the fifth of her career, as the Eastern Michigan University soccer team played visiting St. Bonaventure University to a 2-2 draw Thursday, Aug. 17, at Scicluna Field. The Eagles (0-0-1), who trailed, 1-0, at halftime, took a 2-1 lead midway through the second half before the Bonnies (0-0-1) equalized in the 77' for the draw.
How It Happened
Playing in a steady rain early on, both teams tried to dial in the pace of the ball on the wet turf with each side having a few shots, but none finding the net. That changed in the 13' as Ami Komori took a pass from Olivia Allen at the top of the 18-yard box and played a shot in off the right post to give the Bonnies a 1-0 lead. The Eagles had several chances the rest of the half, finishing with a 12-4 advantage in attempts, but were unable to find the netting to trail, 1-0, at the break.
Following halftime, the rain made way for sunshine and the Eagles took advantage of better tactical play as they scored twice in the space of seven minutes to take the lead. First, Robinson opened her scoring account as she collected a loose ball at the top of the box, moved to her right, and fired the ball into the corner of the goal to knot things at 1-1. Eastern continued to apply pressure, which paid off in a big way as Lukowski pressed the keeper, Chiara Gottinger, before stealing the ball inside the box. She moved on frame and sent a shot into the net to stake the hosts to a 2-1 lead. That lead lasted just six minutes, however, as Allen played to Komori at the top of the box once again with the Bonnies' striker netting her second to bring about the eventual final score, 2-2.
Game Notes
» Eastern moved to 0-0-1 on the year following the draw.
» The Eagles are now 12-8-9 in their first game of the season and have posted back-to-back 2-2 draws after finishing last year's opener with Western Illinois University by the same score, Aug. 18, 2022.
» Eastern is now 13-9-7 in its home opener, as well as 5-1-5 in the last 11 lid-lifters.
» Six Eagles made their collegiate debuts in the game, including "true" freshman Maddi Cowburn (Bradford, Pa./Bradford Area), Robinson, Olivia Sipsock (Medina, Ohio/Medina), Cameryn Susey (Westerville, Ohio/Olentangy Berlin), and Rosalie Takacsy (Orchard Park, N.Y./Orchard Park), and redshirt freshman Ella Holland (Dunwoody, Ga./Dunwoody/Samford). Of the six, both Susey (midfield) and Holland (goalkeeper) earned their first starts.
» Robinson opened her scoring account as she netted the first goal of her collegiate career.
» Lukowski, who was second on the team in scoring last year, picked up the fifth goal of her career.
» Holland's first collegiate appearance saw the keeper turn away two shots in 90 minutes of action.
» Mary Grimes (Commerce Township, Mich./Walled Lake Central) played the full 90 minutes against the Bonnies, marking the defender's first full contest as an Eagle.
Historical Notes
» Eastern and St. Bonaventure met for the third time in program history - and third year in a row - with the Bonnies holding a 1-0-2 record. Prior to last year's 3-1 setback at SBU, the two sides played to a 1-1 draw in Ypsilanti, Sept. 3, 2021.
» None of the three matches in the series have ended with one team being shutout.
NEXT UP
Eastern plays the first of five road games in a row with a trip to Rochester, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 20, for a 3 p.m. contest with the Golden Grizzlies of Oakland University.
FOLLOW US
For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, continue to visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMUSoccer) and Instagram (@EMUSoccer).
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- Rookie Kate Robinson (Madison Heights, Mich./Lamphere) scored her first career goal and junior Meagan Lukowski (Bay City, Mich./Bay City Western) notched the fifth of her career, as the Eastern Michigan University soccer team played visiting St. Bonaventure University to a 2-2 draw Thursday, Aug. 17, at Scicluna Field. The Eagles (0-0-1), who trailed, 1-0, at halftime, took a 2-1 lead midway through the second half before the Bonnies (0-0-1) equalized in the 77' for the draw.
How It Happened
Playing in a steady rain early on, both teams tried to dial in the pace of the ball on the wet turf with each side having a few shots, but none finding the net. That changed in the 13' as Ami Komori took a pass from Olivia Allen at the top of the 18-yard box and played a shot in off the right post to give the Bonnies a 1-0 lead. The Eagles had several chances the rest of the half, finishing with a 12-4 advantage in attempts, but were unable to find the netting to trail, 1-0, at the break.
Following halftime, the rain made way for sunshine and the Eagles took advantage of better tactical play as they scored twice in the space of seven minutes to take the lead. First, Robinson opened her scoring account as she collected a loose ball at the top of the box, moved to her right, and fired the ball into the corner of the goal to knot things at 1-1. Eastern continued to apply pressure, which paid off in a big way as Lukowski pressed the keeper, Chiara Gottinger, before stealing the ball inside the box. She moved on frame and sent a shot into the net to stake the hosts to a 2-1 lead. That lead lasted just six minutes, however, as Allen played to Komori at the top of the box once again with the Bonnies' striker netting her second to bring about the eventual final score, 2-2.
Game Notes
» Eastern moved to 0-0-1 on the year following the draw.
» The Eagles are now 12-8-9 in their first game of the season and have posted back-to-back 2-2 draws after finishing last year's opener with Western Illinois University by the same score, Aug. 18, 2022.
» Eastern is now 13-9-7 in its home opener, as well as 5-1-5 in the last 11 lid-lifters.
» Six Eagles made their collegiate debuts in the game, including "true" freshman Maddi Cowburn (Bradford, Pa./Bradford Area), Robinson, Olivia Sipsock (Medina, Ohio/Medina), Cameryn Susey (Westerville, Ohio/Olentangy Berlin), and Rosalie Takacsy (Orchard Park, N.Y./Orchard Park), and redshirt freshman Ella Holland (Dunwoody, Ga./Dunwoody/Samford). Of the six, both Susey (midfield) and Holland (goalkeeper) earned their first starts.
» Robinson opened her scoring account as she netted the first goal of her collegiate career.
» Lukowski, who was second on the team in scoring last year, picked up the fifth goal of her career.
» Holland's first collegiate appearance saw the keeper turn away two shots in 90 minutes of action.
» Mary Grimes (Commerce Township, Mich./Walled Lake Central) played the full 90 minutes against the Bonnies, marking the defender's first full contest as an Eagle.
Historical Notes
» Eastern and St. Bonaventure met for the third time in program history - and third year in a row - with the Bonnies holding a 1-0-2 record. Prior to last year's 3-1 setback at SBU, the two sides played to a 1-1 draw in Ypsilanti, Sept. 3, 2021.
» None of the three matches in the series have ended with one team being shutout.
NEXT UP
Eastern plays the first of five road games in a row with a trip to Rochester, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 20, for a 3 p.m. contest with the Golden Grizzlies of Oakland University.
FOLLOW US
For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, continue to visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMUSoccer) and Instagram (@EMUSoccer).
Team Stats
SBU
EMU
Goals
2
2
Shots
8
21
Shots on Goal
4
11
Saves
9
2
Corners
2
5
Fouls
5
10
Scoring Plays
Ami Komori (2)
Assisted By: Olivia Allen
GOAL by SBU Komori, Ami Assist by Allen, Olivia.
12:04
Kate Robinson (1)
GOAL by EMU Robinson, Kate.
63:15
Meagan Lukowski (1)
GOAL by EMU Lukowski, Meagan.
70:35
Ami Komori (2)
Assisted By: Olivia Allen
GOAL by SBU Komori, Ami Assist by Allen, Olivia.
76:19
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
10
SOG
4
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
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