#WinsDay features the Muskingum women's soccer team's historic win against Ohio Athletic Conference foe Wilmington on Wednesday, October 9. The Muskies earned the big win against the Quakers at the North Athletic Turf Field, 3-1. The victory marked the first time Muskingum beat Wilmington in program history. 

The Muskies got the scoring started in the first half on a goal from junior Mary Double after a nice through ball from senior Abigail Wagner in the 22nd minute to make it, 1-0. Double got her second goal of the night after Quaker goalkeeper miss-handled a ball in the 37th minute to make 2-0 heading into halftime. The Muskies scored their final goal of the night when freshman Peyton Phillips finished a cross from Double in the 61st minute, making the score, 3-0. 

Leading the Muskie attack was Double with three shots, two goals, and one assist. Phillips added one shot and one goal for Muskingum, while Wagner added one assist to aid the Muskie offense. Sophomore Natalie Woodward, freshman Jenna Jordan, senior Emily Ellyson, and freshman Kaitlin Dawson each chipped in one shot on the night for Muskingum.

Junior goalkeeper Katie Bodenmiller played all 90 minutes in frame for the Muskies and made nine saves during the game.

Notables

• The Muskies victory marked Muskingum's first-ever win against Wilmington.
• The Muskingum-Wilmington all-time series started in 1991.

Up Next

• The Muskies get the 2020 season underway on Tuesday, September 1, for their home opener against Earlham. The game is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. at the North Athletic Turf Field.