Marquette University
Michigan
Marquette Defeats Michigan 1-0
8/30/2009 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Aug. 30, 2009
MILWAUKEE - The Golden Eagles finished out the MKE cup undefeated after beating the Wolverines of the University of Michigan 1-0 at Valley Fields on Sunday afternoon. Lindsey Page netted Marquette's lone goal during the 83rd minute of the action.
Marquette looked dominant, controlling the pace of play and spending the majority of the game on Michigan's end.
The Golden Eagles had their share of offensive opportunities during the first half including a drive by forward Rachael Sloan during the 13th minute. Sloan penetrated the defense and fired off a shot from 18 yards out, but the blast traveled just wide of the net.
Marquette got another chance with seven minutes left in the first half when forward Ashley Bares fed the ball to Kelly Wepking who launched a shot mid net. Michigan keeper, Haley Kopmeyer, was able to come up with the save.
The Golden Eagles finished the half scoreless but their control was apparent, as Marquette outshot Michigan 12-1.
The first two-minutes of the second half were marked by ample opportunities for the Golden Eagles' offense to put one on the board. Marquette earned two corner kicks during the 46th minute of play and Sloan capitalized on the scramble following the second restart by putting a head on the ball. Kopmeyer was able to get her hands on the shot, denying Marquette their first goal of the game,
Marquette found the back of the net with just over six minutes left in regulation. Junior Lauren Thut crossed the ball to the far post where Page buried the ball in the back of the goal with a flick of her head, earning her second goal of the season.
On the game, the Golden Eagles outshot the Wolverines 23-3.
Sophomores Page and Sloan, both of whom scored the winning goals during tournament play, and senior Katie Miller were named to the MKE Cup All-Tournament Team following their performance in the weekend's competition.
Marquette will resume play on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. when they travel to UW-Milwaukee to match-up with the Panthers.
