YPSILANTI, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Western Michigan women’s soccer team snapped its five-game losing streak with a 1-0 win at Eastern Michigan on Thursday.
The lone goal came from senior midfielder Claudia Schilling in the 72nd minute. Schilling banged in the goal during a scramble for the ball after a WMU corner kick for her first goal of the season.
The Bronco defense locked down the Eagles after that to secure the shutout.
“Today was a really good team win,” said head coach Sammy Boateng. “Eastern is a very good team and their goalkeeper had a great game. We controlled the game from the start until the end and created a lot of opportunities in the buildup through our center backs and center midfielders. Our front four did a tremendous job combining and also displaying individual creativity.”
Western Michigan outshot Eastern Michigan 26-10 overall and 14-2 on goal. Senior goalkeeper Maggie Rogers made two saves for her second shutout of the season. Senior forward Morgan Otteson led all players with four shots on goal.
“Today was a complete team effort and I’m really happy and proud of the group,” Boateng added. “They earned a road victory in our conference and that’s a hard thing to do.”
Western Michigan returns home to host Central Michigan on Sunday at 2 p.m.
ALL CONTENT IN THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY THE STAFF AT WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
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