Eau Claire’s strong second half too much for Storm
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
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Simpson (3-2-1, 0-0-0) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Wis.-Eau Claire (3-2-2, 0-0-0) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. -- In the second meeting in series history, the Simpson College women's soccer team fell short in a 3-1 contest at Wisconsin-Eau Claire on Saturday.
The Blugolds (3-2-2) tallied a goal in the 11th minute to capture a quick lead. Freshman Maddie Hays tied the match for the Storm (3-2-1) in the 43rd minute with her third netter of the season.
UW-Eau Claire erupted for two goals in the second half to push its record over .500. The game-winner was notched in the 53rd and the buffer was extended in the 81st.
Sophomore Brenny Frederick was busy with a career-high nine saves during the game for Simpson. Six of those came during the first half.
The Storm ended with 12 shots, while the hosts attempted 16.
Up Next
Simpson remains in Wisconsin to take on UW-River Falls tomorrow at 4 p.m.
