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Robinson’s 73rd-Minute PK Lifts EMU Over CMU, 1-0
9/21/2023 9:20:00 PM | Soccer
Holland tallies first career clean sheet in Eagles’ MAC opener
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – Freshman Kate Robinson (Madison Heights, Mich./Lamphere) netted a game-winning penalty kick in the 73rd-minute to push the Eastern Michigan University soccer team past Central Michigan University to open the Eagles' Mid-American Conference slate while redshirt freshman Ella Holland (Dunwoody, Ga./Dunwoody/Samford) recorded her first career clean sheet Thursday at the CMU Soccer/Lacrosse Complex.
How It Happened
Eastern controlled much of the first half, earning a pair of back-to-back corner kicks in the 22nd-minute, resulting in a shot from Robinson, but CMU's keeper made the stop. The Eagles created another dangerous chance in the 31st-minute as freshman Olivia Sipsock (Medina, Ohio/Medina) had a shot saved and junior Meagan Lukowski's (Bay City, Mich./Bay City Western) rebound attempt was corralled by the Chippewa keeper.
After outshooting the Chippewas, 7-2, in the opening 45 minutes, Eastern appeared to have taken the lead in the 64th-minute off a Robinson corner, but the referee waved off the Eagles' goal due to a foul.
In the 73rd-minute, senior Tiffanie Hollingsworth (South Lyon, Mich./South Lyon East) drew a foul inside the box to earn the Eagles a penalty kick. Robinson's attempt rocketed off the inside of the crossbar into the back of the net to put EMU ahead, 1-0.
A last-ditch effort in the 87th-minute by the Chippewas was stopped by Holland for her fourth save of the contest.
Game Notes
» Eastern moved to 1-4-4 on the year while Central Michigan moved to 1-2-3.
» EMU outshot CMU, 13-9, while holding an 8-1 advantage in corner kicks.
» Robinson extended her team-lead in points (10) as she is tied with Lukowski with three goals scored while holding four of the team's five assists.
» Robinson has four matches with multiple points, three of which have come in the last four matches (goal vs. Saint Bonaventure, Aug. 17; goal at Eastern Kentucky, Sept. 3; two assists at Purdue Fort Wayne, Sept. 7; and goal at Central Michigan, Sept. 21).
» Robinson is one of just six EMU freshmen in program history to net a PK with the most recent being current teammate Hannah Thompson's (Schoolcraft, Mich./Schoolcraft) PK against Kent State on Oct. 6, 2022. The list also includes Amanda Cripps (2017), Parys Kerr (2017), Stephanie Clark (2010), and Chelsea Detrick (2008).
Historical Notes
» Eastern now holds a 17-7-4 advantage in the all-time series with Central Michigan.
» EMU improves to 15-7-5 all-time in MAC openers and 3-0-1 against CMU in such matches.
» The shutout is the 150th in program history and 81st in conference action.
NEXT UP
The Eagles are scheduled to host Ball State University, Sunday, Sept. 24. The match is slated for a 1 p.m. start at Scicluna Field.
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).
How It Happened
Eastern controlled much of the first half, earning a pair of back-to-back corner kicks in the 22nd-minute, resulting in a shot from Robinson, but CMU's keeper made the stop. The Eagles created another dangerous chance in the 31st-minute as freshman Olivia Sipsock (Medina, Ohio/Medina) had a shot saved and junior Meagan Lukowski's (Bay City, Mich./Bay City Western) rebound attempt was corralled by the Chippewa keeper.
After outshooting the Chippewas, 7-2, in the opening 45 minutes, Eastern appeared to have taken the lead in the 64th-minute off a Robinson corner, but the referee waved off the Eagles' goal due to a foul.
In the 73rd-minute, senior Tiffanie Hollingsworth (South Lyon, Mich./South Lyon East) drew a foul inside the box to earn the Eagles a penalty kick. Robinson's attempt rocketed off the inside of the crossbar into the back of the net to put EMU ahead, 1-0.
A last-ditch effort in the 87th-minute by the Chippewas was stopped by Holland for her fourth save of the contest.
Game Notes
» Eastern moved to 1-4-4 on the year while Central Michigan moved to 1-2-3.
» EMU outshot CMU, 13-9, while holding an 8-1 advantage in corner kicks.
» Robinson extended her team-lead in points (10) as she is tied with Lukowski with three goals scored while holding four of the team's five assists.
» Robinson has four matches with multiple points, three of which have come in the last four matches (goal vs. Saint Bonaventure, Aug. 17; goal at Eastern Kentucky, Sept. 3; two assists at Purdue Fort Wayne, Sept. 7; and goal at Central Michigan, Sept. 21).
» Robinson is one of just six EMU freshmen in program history to net a PK with the most recent being current teammate Hannah Thompson's (Schoolcraft, Mich./Schoolcraft) PK against Kent State on Oct. 6, 2022. The list also includes Amanda Cripps (2017), Parys Kerr (2017), Stephanie Clark (2010), and Chelsea Detrick (2008).
Historical Notes
» Eastern now holds a 17-7-4 advantage in the all-time series with Central Michigan.
» EMU improves to 15-7-5 all-time in MAC openers and 3-0-1 against CMU in such matches.
» The shutout is the 150th in program history and 81st in conference action.
NEXT UP
The Eagles are scheduled to host Ball State University, Sunday, Sept. 24. The match is slated for a 1 p.m. start at Scicluna Field.
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
EMU
CMU
Goals
1
0
Shots
13
9
Shots on Goal
9
4
Saves
4
8
Corners
8
1
Fouls
6
15
Scoring Plays
Kate Robinson (2)
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Game Leaders
Players
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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