Second Half Pushes Mount Union Past Women’s Soccer

Second Half Pushes Mount Union Past Women’s Soccer

The Muskingum women's soccer team sat at a 0-0 deadlock with Mount Union at the half, but three second-half goals by the Purple Raiders pushed them past the Muskies on Wednesday afternoon.

The Basics

  • Records: Muskingum (3-12 overall, 0-6 OAC), Mount Union (9-4-1 overall, 3-2-1 OAC)
  • Location: New Concord, Ohio – North Athletic Turf Field

How It Happened 

  • Muskingum played aggressively in the first half as they had some great shot opportunities, but couldn't connect, leaving the half at a 0-0 deadlock.
  • Mount Union struck 44 seconds into the second half to collect the first goal of the contest.
  • The Purple Raiders went on to post two more goals at the 64th and 68-minute marker to record their ninth win of the season.
  • The Muskies' tallied 13 shots, with seven of those shots on goal, and added two corner kicks.
  • Mary Double took six shots total, while Ali Gilt took four.
  • Goalkeeper Katie Bodenmiller grabbed 13 saves and played 90 minutes between the pipes.
  • Paige Freel notched seven saves and saw 90 minutes of action in the frame for Mount Union.

Up Next

  • Muskingum heads to Ohio Northern on Saturday, October 21 for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff.