Eastern Michigan Athletics
Sunday, August 25
Ypsilanti, Mich.
1 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
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Youngstown State
1-1-1, 0-0-0
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Youngstown St.
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Eastern Mich.
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Photo by: Jonathan Knight Photography
Sipsock’s Brace, Record Goal Leads Eastern Past Youngstown State, 2-0
8/25/2024 4:10:00 PM | Soccer
Eagles led eight seconds in to celebrate Senior Day with first 3-0 start since 2004
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – Sophomore Olivia Sipsock netted two goals, including one an Eastern Michigan University record eight seconds into the contest Sunday, Aug. 25, as the EMU soccer team downed Youngstown State, 2-0, at Scicluna Field after a pre-match Senior Day celebration.
With the win, the Eagles improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2004 and the third time in program history.
How It Happened
Sipsock (Medina, Ohio/Medina) netted the match's first goal just eight seconds into the contest, corralling a deflected ball before firing a left-footed strike from 18 yards out inside the right post.
The first half saw limited offensive pressure as the teams combined for seven shots.
Sipsock added to the tally in the 67th minute, stealing an errant Penguin pass and slotting a four-yard shot home.
Redshirt sophomore Ella Holland (Dunwoody, Ga./Dunwoody/Samford) made a season-high seven saves to earn her second clean sheet of the season.
The Eagles won the battle in shots by an 11-8 margin, and in corner kicks by a 7-2 margin.
Game Notes
» Eastern moved to 3-0-0 on the year while Youngstown State moved to 1-1-1.
» Sipsock scored twice in a match for the first time in her career. The 2023 All-MAC Freshman Team honoree is the first Eagle to record a brace since current junior Hannah Thompson (Schoolcraft, Mich./Schoolcraft) scored twice against Kent State University, Oct. 6, 2022.
» With her two goals against the Penguins and after tallying an assist against Oakland University, Aug. 15, and scoring at UIC, Aug. 22, Sipsock is the first Eagle to open the season with three-straight matches with at least one point since Angela Vultaggio in 2012, who did so in four-straight matches.
» Holland earned her second clean sheet of the season and third career shutout. The Eagles blanked Oakland, 1-0, Aug. 15. EMU has two clean sheets in its first three matches for the first time since 2014.
» For the second-straight match, sophomore Sarah Van Euwen (Avon Lake, Ohio/Avon Lake) was the lone Eagle field player to play all 90 minutes.
Historical Notes
» After today's contest, Eastern leads in the all-time series with YSU, 6-0-1. The Eagles have outscored the Penguins, 12-1, all-time, last conceding in 1997.
» The Eagles are 3-0 for the first time since 2004. Eastern last started 4-0 in 1999, EMU's lone appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
» Eastern has back-to-back home wins for the first time since beating Central Michigan University, March 4, 2021, and the University of Toledo, March 18, 2021. EMU had previously gone 22 matches without winning on its home field.
» Two goals in the first three matches of the season are EMU's fewest conceded since 2010.
» The Eagles recognized seniors Sophia D'Ambra (Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard South), Vittoria Greco (Brooklin, Ontario/Brooklin), Jamie Lefebvre (London, Ontario/A.B. Lucas Secondary), Sam Lenaghan (Toronto, Ontario/Havergal College), Meagan Lukowski (Bay City, Mich./Bay City), Maddie O'Farrell (Haslett, Mich./Lansing Catholic), Chloe Rajewski (Midland, Mich./Midland), and Ashley Schneider (Johnstown, Ohio/Johnstown) before the match.
» The match was the first EMU home soccer match to air on ESPN+.
Up Next
Eastern Michigan hosts Purdue University Fort Wayne Thursday, Aug. 29, at 4:30 p.m. at Scicluna Field. The match will air on ESPN+.
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) – Sophomore Olivia Sipsock netted two goals, including one an Eastern Michigan University record eight seconds into the contest Sunday, Aug. 25, as the EMU soccer team downed Youngstown State, 2-0, at Scicluna Field after a pre-match Senior Day celebration.
With the win, the Eagles improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2004 and the third time in program history.
How It Happened
Sipsock (Medina, Ohio/Medina) netted the match's first goal just eight seconds into the contest, corralling a deflected ball before firing a left-footed strike from 18 yards out inside the right post.
The first half saw limited offensive pressure as the teams combined for seven shots.
Sipsock added to the tally in the 67th minute, stealing an errant Penguin pass and slotting a four-yard shot home.
Redshirt sophomore Ella Holland (Dunwoody, Ga./Dunwoody/Samford) made a season-high seven saves to earn her second clean sheet of the season.
The Eagles won the battle in shots by an 11-8 margin, and in corner kicks by a 7-2 margin.
Game Notes
» Eastern moved to 3-0-0 on the year while Youngstown State moved to 1-1-1.
» Sipsock scored twice in a match for the first time in her career. The 2023 All-MAC Freshman Team honoree is the first Eagle to record a brace since current junior Hannah Thompson (Schoolcraft, Mich./Schoolcraft) scored twice against Kent State University, Oct. 6, 2022.
» With her two goals against the Penguins and after tallying an assist against Oakland University, Aug. 15, and scoring at UIC, Aug. 22, Sipsock is the first Eagle to open the season with three-straight matches with at least one point since Angela Vultaggio in 2012, who did so in four-straight matches.
» Holland earned her second clean sheet of the season and third career shutout. The Eagles blanked Oakland, 1-0, Aug. 15. EMU has two clean sheets in its first three matches for the first time since 2014.
» For the second-straight match, sophomore Sarah Van Euwen (Avon Lake, Ohio/Avon Lake) was the lone Eagle field player to play all 90 minutes.
Historical Notes
» After today's contest, Eastern leads in the all-time series with YSU, 6-0-1. The Eagles have outscored the Penguins, 12-1, all-time, last conceding in 1997.
» The Eagles are 3-0 for the first time since 2004. Eastern last started 4-0 in 1999, EMU's lone appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
» Eastern has back-to-back home wins for the first time since beating Central Michigan University, March 4, 2021, and the University of Toledo, March 18, 2021. EMU had previously gone 22 matches without winning on its home field.
» Two goals in the first three matches of the season are EMU's fewest conceded since 2010.
» The Eagles recognized seniors Sophia D'Ambra (Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard South), Vittoria Greco (Brooklin, Ontario/Brooklin), Jamie Lefebvre (London, Ontario/A.B. Lucas Secondary), Sam Lenaghan (Toronto, Ontario/Havergal College), Meagan Lukowski (Bay City, Mich./Bay City), Maddie O'Farrell (Haslett, Mich./Lansing Catholic), Chloe Rajewski (Midland, Mich./Midland), and Ashley Schneider (Johnstown, Ohio/Johnstown) before the match.
» The match was the first EMU home soccer match to air on ESPN+.
Up Next
Eastern Michigan hosts Purdue University Fort Wayne Thursday, Aug. 29, at 4:30 p.m. at Scicluna Field. The match will air on ESPN+.
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).
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Team Stats
YSU
EMU
Goals
0
2
Shots
8
11
Shots on Goal
7
5
Saves
3
7
Corners
2
7
Fouls
8
9
Scoring Plays
Olivia Sipsock (3)
GOAL by EMU Sipsock, Olivia.
00:08
Olivia Sipsock (3)
GOAL by EMU Sipsock, Olivia.
66:08
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
5
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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MF
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GK
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F
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F
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MF
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