MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Bailey Coole (Duluth, MN/) scored in the 14th minute to give the St. Scholastica women's soccer team an early lead, but Augsburg answered with three second-half goals to defeat the Saints 3-1 Saturday night at Edor Nelson Field.
The Saints moved to 5-9-1 overall and 1-6-1 in MIAC play with the loss.
St. Scholastica generated several early opportunities before Coole broke through at 13:30. After her initial shot was saved, Coole found the net to put CSS ahead 1-0. Julia Lewis (Maple Grove, MN/Maple Grove HS) nearly doubled the advantage just over four minutes later, sending a shot off the crossbar.
The Saints carried their lead into halftime with a 9-8 edge in shots. Chloe Patrick (Brainerd, MN/Brainerd High School) stopped both Augsburg shots on goal in the opening half.
Augsburg pulled even at 62:15 when McKenna Nachreiner scored off an assist from Lennon Folstad. Nachreiner struck again at 70:40, with Ciara Cross and Eliza Cory assisting, to give the Auggies a 2-1 lead.
Anna Manion (Superior, WI/Superior HS) put two shots on goal as the Saints pursued an equalizer, but Augsburg goalkeeper Claire Smothers turned away both attempts. Kaidin Camp added the final goal at 84:57.
Manion led CSS with six shots, including three on goal, while all three of Coole's attempts were on target. Patrick finished with six saves. Augsburg held a 20-17 advantage in shots and a 9-8 edge in shots on goal, while the Saints earned three corner kicks to the Auggies' two.
St. Scholastica returns home Tuesday, Oct. 20, to host Gustavus Adolphus at 2 p.m. at Kenny Harkins Field.
