Eastern Michigan Athletics
Thursday, September 12
Valparaiso, Ind.
8 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
4-2-0, 0-0-0
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Valparaiso
4-3-0, 0-0-0
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Eastern Michigan
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Valparaiso
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Eastern Soccer Topped at Valparaiso, 1-0
9/12/2024 10:02:00 PM | Soccer
Eagles facing Loyola Chicago Sunday, Sept. 15
VALPARAISO, Ind. (EMUEagles.com) – After 10 days off from competition, the Eastern Michigan University soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision at Valparaiso University, Thursday, Sept. 12, at Brown Field, despite the Eagles outshooting the Beacons, 11-8.
How It Happened
Despite a pair of chances for the Eagles in the first 30 minutes, Valparaiso netted the match's first goal at the 32:12 mark via penalty kick.
Eastern had two great chances late in the match with the first coming exactly 18 minutes left to play but junior Lily Spotak's (Palatine, Ill./William Fremd) 18-yard strike sailed just over the crossbar before redshirt sophomore Sophia Baumann (Romeo, Mich./Romeo) had a shot stopped from five yards out with just 43 seconds remaining.
Eastern Michigan led in shots by an 11-8 margin and led in corners by a 6-1 margin.
Game Notes
» Eastern moved to 4-2-0 on the year while Valparaiso moved to 4-3-0.
» Redshirt sophomore Scarlett Thomas (Sterling Heights, Mich./Utica Academy/Missouri) played all 90 minutes for her third-straight match.
» Junior Mary Grimes (Commerce Township, Mich./Walled Lake Central) played 90 minutes in her first start of the season.
» After scoring at least one goal in each of the team's first five matches for the first time since 2012, EMU was shutout for the first time since hosting Miami University, Oct. 26, 2023.
Historical Notes
» After today's contest, Eastern leads in the all-time series with Valparaiso, 5-2-1.
Up Next
Eastern Michigan will head to Loyola University Chicago for a 2 p.m. ET contest Sunday, Sept. 15.
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
Despite a pair of chances for the Eagles in the first 30 minutes, Valparaiso netted the match's first goal at the 32:12 mark via penalty kick.
Eastern had two great chances late in the match with the first coming exactly 18 minutes left to play but junior Lily Spotak's (Palatine, Ill./William Fremd) 18-yard strike sailed just over the crossbar before redshirt sophomore Sophia Baumann (Romeo, Mich./Romeo) had a shot stopped from five yards out with just 43 seconds remaining.
Eastern Michigan led in shots by an 11-8 margin and led in corners by a 6-1 margin.
Game Notes
» Eastern moved to 4-2-0 on the year while Valparaiso moved to 4-3-0.
» Redshirt sophomore Scarlett Thomas (Sterling Heights, Mich./Utica Academy/Missouri) played all 90 minutes for her third-straight match.
» Junior Mary Grimes (Commerce Township, Mich./Walled Lake Central) played 90 minutes in her first start of the season.
» After scoring at least one goal in each of the team's first five matches for the first time since 2012, EMU was shutout for the first time since hosting Miami University, Oct. 26, 2023.
Historical Notes
» After today's contest, Eastern leads in the all-time series with Valparaiso, 5-2-1.
Up Next
Eastern Michigan will head to Loyola University Chicago for a 2 p.m. ET contest Sunday, Sept. 15.
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
VAL
Goals
0
1
Shots
11
8
Shots on Goal
3
2
Saves
1
3
Corners
6
1
Fouls
12
15
Scoring Plays
Addy Joiner (2)
VAL Addy Joiner PENALTY KICK GOAL.
32:12
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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