Notables
-Shots: UWW 11, CSS 2
-Alexa Ickert (Minnetrista, Minn./Waconia HS) had CSS' lone shot one goal
-UWW improves to 5-0 all-time vs. CSS
DULUTH, Minn. (
csssaints.com) – The St. Scholastica women's soccer team dropped its season opener to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 2-0 on Friday at Saints Field.
How It Happened
The Warhawks controlled much of the possession and were able to get on the board in the 16
th minute to make it 1-0. It remained that way until a foul was committed by the Saints in the box in the 64
th minute, which resulted penalty opportunity for Whitewater. The Warhawks converted the penalty kick to make it 2-0, which would also be the final.
Goalkeeping
- CSS-Taelynn Gittins (Hugo, Minn./Mahtomedi HS) – 3 saves
- UWW-Emma Hager – 1 save, shutout
Up Next
The Saints are back at Saints Field on Sunday when they host the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.