DULUTH, Minn. – Bailey Coole (Duluth, MN/) converted a penalty kick early in the second half, but the St. Scholastica women's soccer team could not overcome a three-goal halftime deficit in a 3-1 loss to Saint Benedict on Senior Day Saturday at Kenny Harkins Field.
The Saints celebrated their seniors as St. Scholastica moved to 6-10-2 overall and 2-7-2 in MIAC play. Saint Benedict improved to 12-1-3 overall and 7-1-3 in the conference.
Eva Gower opened the scoring for the Bennies at 10:27 off an assist from Lilly DeRosier. DeRosier doubled the lead at 24:59 with a goal assisted by Gabby Fernholz, and Gower added her second of the afternoon at 28:00 on a feed from Sienna Chase.
Addie Aleshire (Fridley, MN/Fridley HS) recorded six saves in the opening half as Saint Benedict took a 3-0 advantage into the break.
St. Scholastica responded just 1:26 into the second half when Coole converted from the penalty spot for her third goal of the season, cutting the deficit to 3-1.
Chloe Patrick (Brainerd, MN/Brainerd High School) entered in goal to begin the second half and stopped all eight shots on target she faced, keeping the Bennies scoreless over the final 45 minutes. The Saints were unable to close the gap further, with Coole's late shot saved by Saint Benedict goalkeeper Samantha Hartnett.
Coole finished with three of St. Scholastica's four shots, including both of its attempts on goal, while Celia Prenier (Esko, MN/Esko HS) added one shot. Aleshire and Patrick combined for 14 saves as Saint Benedict held a 35-4 advantage in shots.
