Eastern Michigan Athletics
Sunday, September 10
Ypsilanti, Mich.
1 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
0-4-4, 0-0-0
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Valparaiso
4-2-2, 0-0-0
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Valparaiso
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Eastern Mich.
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Soccer Plays Valparaiso to a Draw on Senior Day
9/10/2023 4:11:00 PM | Soccer
Lukowski nets her team-leading third goal of the year to pace the Eagles
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- Meagan Lukowski (Bay City, Mich./Bay City Western) netted her team-leading third goal of the year and Rebecca Przybylo (Canton, Mich./Plymouth) made several incredible saves to help the Eastern Michigan University soccer team (0-4-4) to a 1-1 draw over visiting Valparaiso University (4-2-2) Sunday, Sept. 10. The match served as Senior Day for Przybylo and Tiffanie Hollingsworth (South Lyon, Mich./South Lyon East) with a halftime celebration honoring the duo at midfield of Scicluna Field.
How It Happened
Despite a hectic first half that featured 19 total fouls and four yellow cards, the Eagles held the lead on the scoreboard through the first 45 minutes of play. Eastern broke into the scoring column in the 29' with Lukowski scoring from close range. On the play, freshman Olivia Sipsock (Medina, Ohio/Medina) won the ball and moved into the box on the right side where she paused before sliding a cross through traffic to a cutting Lukowski, who hit it home to make it 1-0. The pass from Sipsock gave the rookie her first collegiate assist and saw her join fellow classmate Kate Robinson (Madison Heights, Mich./Lamphere) as the only two players on the team with at least one goal and one assist to their credit.
The Eagles maintained control of the match throughout much of the second half, but a goal in the 86' helped the visiting Beacons steal the draw in the waning minutes of play. On the play, Valparaiso sent the ball into the area where it bounced off several players before Allie Anderson was able to hit a half-volley shot for the goal and the eventual draw.
Game Notes
» Eastern moved to 0-4-4 on the year with the 1-1 result being the first draw that has not ended at 2-2 this year.
» Lukowski is the team's leader with her third goal of the campaign, leaving her one shy of equaling her career-high four goals scored last year.
» The assist for Sipsock marked her first collegiate assist. The rookie now has five points on two goals and one assist, moving her into third on the team in scoring.
» Przybylo earned her second start of the season and posted four saves in the match.
Historical Notes
» Eastern holds a 5-1-1 advantage in the all-time series with Valparaiso.
» The 1-1 draw halted the Eagles' five-match winning streak, but still has EMU undefeated in its last six with the Beacons.
» Despite the tie, Eastern has scored at least one goal in all seven meetings in the series.
NEXT UP
With the non-conference slate complete, the Eagles will have 10 days off until their next match when they open Mid-American Conference play on the road at Central Michigan University Thursday, Sept. 21, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. The game is slated for a 7 p.m. start inside the CMU Soccer/Lacrosse Complex.
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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) -- Meagan Lukowski (Bay City, Mich./Bay City Western) netted her team-leading third goal of the year and Rebecca Przybylo (Canton, Mich./Plymouth) made several incredible saves to help the Eastern Michigan University soccer team (0-4-4) to a 1-1 draw over visiting Valparaiso University (4-2-2) Sunday, Sept. 10. The match served as Senior Day for Przybylo and Tiffanie Hollingsworth (South Lyon, Mich./South Lyon East) with a halftime celebration honoring the duo at midfield of Scicluna Field.
How It Happened
Despite a hectic first half that featured 19 total fouls and four yellow cards, the Eagles held the lead on the scoreboard through the first 45 minutes of play. Eastern broke into the scoring column in the 29' with Lukowski scoring from close range. On the play, freshman Olivia Sipsock (Medina, Ohio/Medina) won the ball and moved into the box on the right side where she paused before sliding a cross through traffic to a cutting Lukowski, who hit it home to make it 1-0. The pass from Sipsock gave the rookie her first collegiate assist and saw her join fellow classmate Kate Robinson (Madison Heights, Mich./Lamphere) as the only two players on the team with at least one goal and one assist to their credit.
The Eagles maintained control of the match throughout much of the second half, but a goal in the 86' helped the visiting Beacons steal the draw in the waning minutes of play. On the play, Valparaiso sent the ball into the area where it bounced off several players before Allie Anderson was able to hit a half-volley shot for the goal and the eventual draw.
Game Notes
» Eastern moved to 0-4-4 on the year with the 1-1 result being the first draw that has not ended at 2-2 this year.
» Lukowski is the team's leader with her third goal of the campaign, leaving her one shy of equaling her career-high four goals scored last year.
» The assist for Sipsock marked her first collegiate assist. The rookie now has five points on two goals and one assist, moving her into third on the team in scoring.
» Przybylo earned her second start of the season and posted four saves in the match.
Historical Notes
» Eastern holds a 5-1-1 advantage in the all-time series with Valparaiso.
» The 1-1 draw halted the Eagles' five-match winning streak, but still has EMU undefeated in its last six with the Beacons.
» Despite the tie, Eastern has scored at least one goal in all seven meetings in the series.
NEXT UP
With the non-conference slate complete, the Eagles will have 10 days off until their next match when they open Mid-American Conference play on the road at Central Michigan University Thursday, Sept. 21, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. The game is slated for a 7 p.m. start inside the CMU Soccer/Lacrosse Complex.
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
VAL
EM
Goals
1
1
Shots
11
16
Shots on Goal
5
7
Saves
6
4
Corners
4
5
Fouls
16
17
Scoring Plays
Meagan Lukowski (3)
Assisted By: Olivia Sipsock
GOAL by EM Lukowski, Meagan Assist by Sipsock, Olivia.
27:56
Allie Anderson (2)
Assisted By: Lindsey Dusatko , Abby White
GOAL by VAL Anderson, Allie Assist by Dusatko, Lindsey and White, Abby.
85:22
Game Leaders
Shots
8
SOG
5
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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