Soccer's Four-Match Win Streak Snapped, Falls to Miami

Team	1	2	Final F
Miami (OH)	1	2	3
Eastern Mich.	0	1	1

Miami (OH)

Eastern Mich.

YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University soccer team dropped a 3-1 decision to Miami University at Scicluna Field Sunday, Oct. 11, as two goals 40 seconds apart in the 75th minute broke a tied match and snapped the Eagles' nine-game unbeaten streak.

Eastern fell to 6-2-4 overall and 4-1-1 in MAC play, while Miami improved to 7-5-3 overall and 3-1-3 in conference action. The loss ended a nine-game unbeaten run — Aug. 27 through Oct. 4 — that had tied the program record for longest unbeaten streak. It also marked the first time this season an opponent scored more than one goal against the Eagles, who had allowed just four goals across their first 11 games.

How It Happened
Eastern nearly struck first when Avery Hilvert (Powell, Ohio/Olentangy Liberty) rattled the right woodwork in the ninth minute, a chance that would have changed the match's early complexion.

Miami broke the deadlock in the 26th minute to take the lead, 1-0.

Eastern answered immediately after the break. Christie Fransen (Wooster, Ohio/Wooster/Bowling Green) stepped up and converted a penalty kick in the 48th minute to level the match at 1-1, her fifth goal of the season and her fourth penalty kick conversion in as many attempts this year.

The equalizer held until the 75th minute, when Miami retook the lead, 2-1, before adding a penalty kick conversion just 40 seconds later to extend the advantage to 3-1 and put the match out of reach.

Lauren Yaquinto (Northville, Mich./Northville) led Eastern with two shots and two shots on goal in 71 minutes, forcing saves from the Miami goalkeeper in both halves.

Game Notes
» Eastern fell to 6-2-4 overall (4-1-1 MAC) while Miami University improved to 7-5-3 overall (3-1-3 MAC).
» Miami held a 10-4 advantage in shots and an 8-4 edge in corner kicks.
» The loss snapped Eastern's nine-game unbeaten streak (Aug. 27–Oct. 4), which had tied the program record for longest unbeaten run.
» Two of the four goals in the match were scored via penalty kicks — Christie Fransen converted in the 48th minute for Eastern, while Miami converted a penalty kick in the 75th minute. Fransen is now a perfect four-for-four on penalty kick attempts this season.
» Ella Holland (Dunwoody, Ga./Dunwoody/Samford) made three saves and played all 90 minutes. She now has 295 career saves at Eastern Michigan and 22 career shutouts, which ranks third in program history.
» Lauren Yaquinto led Eastern with two shots and two shots on goal in 71 minutes of play.
» Miami scored twice in a 40-second span in the 75th minute to break open a 1-1 match.
» The match featured a combined 29 fouls and four yellow cards, limiting sustained offensive flow for both sides.

Historical Notes
» Miami University leads the all-time series, 17-14-2, across 33 meetings.
» Eastern Michigan's all-time home record against Miami University now stands at 10-7-0 after Sunday's loss at Scicluna Field.
» The program record for longest unbeaten streak is nine games, set Sept. 24–Oct. 22, 2010. Eastern's 2026 run matched that mark before Sunday's defeat.
» Ella Holland's 22 career shutouts rank third in program history. The program record is 24, set by Budani.

Up Next
Eastern Michigan returns to Scicluna Field Thursday, Oct. 15, to host Western Michigan in MAC action.

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Players Mentioned

Christie Fransen

Avery Hilvert

Ella Holland

Lauren Yaquinto

Christie Fransen

Lauren Yaquinto

Avery Hilvert

Players Mentioned

Christie Fransen

Avery Hilvert

Ella Holland

Lauren Yaquinto

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