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Soccer 2-0 in MAC Play After 1-0 Win at Toledo
9/21/2025 4:13:00 PM | Soccer
Freshman Kaylee Synk netted 63rd-minute game-winner
TOLEDO, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University soccer team improved to 2-0 in Mid-American Conference play with a 1-0 victory at the University of Toledo Sunday, Sept. 21, at Paul Hotmer Field as freshman Kaylee Synk netted the game-winner in the 63rd minute.
Synk (North Olmstead, Ohio/St. Joseph's Academy) was assisted by juniors Olivia Sipsock (Medina, Ohio/Medina) and Cameryn Susey (Westerville, Ohio/Olentangy Berlin) while redshirt junior Ella Holland (Dunwoody, Ga./Dunwoody/Samford) made three saves en route to posting a second consecutive clean sheet.
Despite three MAC teams playing a trio of conference matches compared to EMU's two played, Eastern sits atop the MAC standings with six points earned as the Eagles are 2-0 in MAC play for the first time since 2014.
How It Happened
Eastern outshot Toledo, 4-2, in a first half that did not feature any corner kicks.
The Eagles' pressure increased in the second half, putting five shots on-frame in the period, which included Synk's right-footed strike from 15 yards out that snuck past the UT keeper and inside the left post at the 62:40 mark.
Eastern, which had an apparent goal waved off due to a handball minutes before Synk's goal, tallied two more shots on goal in the final 25 minutes.
The Rockets did not go down quietly, earning a corner kick with 18 seconds left in the match. The wild final sequence featured a loose ball near EMU's goal line and a save credited to Holland with just one second to go.
Game Notes
» Eastern improved to 4-4-0 overall (2-0-0 MAC) while Toledo fell to 3-2-3 overall (0-1-1).
» Redshirt junior Ella Holland (Dunwoody, Ga./Dunwoody/Samford) posted her third shutout of the season and 13th of her career.
» Synk's goal was the second of her young career with the other coming at Southern Indiana, Aug. 28.
» Sipsock, who notched two assists in each of her first two seasons, was credited with her first assist of the season.
» Susey recorded her first career assist.
» Juniors Sarah Van Euwen (Avon Lake, Ohio/Avon Lake) and Rosalie Takacsy (Orchard Park, N.Y./Orchard Park) played all 90 minutes of the match. Van Euwen has played 90 minutes in 13-straight matches, extending to the last five contests of the 2024-25 season. Takacsy's full 90 is her second of the season after playing every minute at Southern Indiana, Aug. 28.
» Sophomore Tayla Maddock (Camlachie, Ontario, St. Patrick's Catholic HS) made her second-straight collegiate start after making her first against Buffalo, Sept. 18.
Historical Notes
» Eastern evened the all-time series at 16-16-3.
» After topping Buffalo, Sept. 18, Eastern is 2-0 in MAC play for the first time since 2014. The 2014 team went 7-4 in conference action, earning a MAC West Division Championship.
» Including the 1-0 win over Buffalo, Sept. 18, the Eagles have back-to-back clean sheets to open MAC play for the first time since 2012. The 2012 squad went 8-3 in conference matches.
Up Next
Eastern Michigan travels to Miami for a match Thursday, Sept. 25, seeking a 3-0 start in MAC matches for the first time since 2013.
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).
Synk (North Olmstead, Ohio/St. Joseph's Academy) was assisted by juniors Olivia Sipsock (Medina, Ohio/Medina) and Cameryn Susey (Westerville, Ohio/Olentangy Berlin) while redshirt junior Ella Holland (Dunwoody, Ga./Dunwoody/Samford) made three saves en route to posting a second consecutive clean sheet.
Despite three MAC teams playing a trio of conference matches compared to EMU's two played, Eastern sits atop the MAC standings with six points earned as the Eagles are 2-0 in MAC play for the first time since 2014.
How It Happened
Eastern outshot Toledo, 4-2, in a first half that did not feature any corner kicks.
The Eagles' pressure increased in the second half, putting five shots on-frame in the period, which included Synk's right-footed strike from 15 yards out that snuck past the UT keeper and inside the left post at the 62:40 mark.
Eastern, which had an apparent goal waved off due to a handball minutes before Synk's goal, tallied two more shots on goal in the final 25 minutes.
The Rockets did not go down quietly, earning a corner kick with 18 seconds left in the match. The wild final sequence featured a loose ball near EMU's goal line and a save credited to Holland with just one second to go.
Game Notes
» Eastern improved to 4-4-0 overall (2-0-0 MAC) while Toledo fell to 3-2-3 overall (0-1-1).
» Redshirt junior Ella Holland (Dunwoody, Ga./Dunwoody/Samford) posted her third shutout of the season and 13th of her career.
» Synk's goal was the second of her young career with the other coming at Southern Indiana, Aug. 28.
» Sipsock, who notched two assists in each of her first two seasons, was credited with her first assist of the season.
» Susey recorded her first career assist.
» Juniors Sarah Van Euwen (Avon Lake, Ohio/Avon Lake) and Rosalie Takacsy (Orchard Park, N.Y./Orchard Park) played all 90 minutes of the match. Van Euwen has played 90 minutes in 13-straight matches, extending to the last five contests of the 2024-25 season. Takacsy's full 90 is her second of the season after playing every minute at Southern Indiana, Aug. 28.
» Sophomore Tayla Maddock (Camlachie, Ontario, St. Patrick's Catholic HS) made her second-straight collegiate start after making her first against Buffalo, Sept. 18.
Historical Notes
» Eastern evened the all-time series at 16-16-3.
» After topping Buffalo, Sept. 18, Eastern is 2-0 in MAC play for the first time since 2014. The 2014 team went 7-4 in conference action, earning a MAC West Division Championship.
» Including the 1-0 win over Buffalo, Sept. 18, the Eagles have back-to-back clean sheets to open MAC play for the first time since 2012. The 2012 squad went 8-3 in conference matches.
Up Next
Eastern Michigan travels to Miami for a match Thursday, Sept. 25, seeking a 3-0 start in MAC matches for the first time since 2013.
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
EMich
TOLEDO
Goals
1
0
Shots
9
6
Shots on Goal
7
3
Saves
3
6
Corners
2
2
Fouls
12
8
Scoring Plays
Kaylee Synk (2)
Assisted By: Cameryn Susey , Olivia Sipsock
GOAL by EMich Synk, Kaylee Assist by Susey, Cameryn and Sipsock, Olivia.
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Game Leaders
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Shots
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SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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