VERONA, Wis. – The Edgewood College Women's Soccer team picked up a Senior Day win on Friday, defeating Lakeland University by a 1-0 score. The Eagles goal was scored off a free kick by
Siobhan Gallagher in the 79th minute.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Edgewood College (3-2-0, 3-2-0 NACC) controlled possession throughout the game with a 27-7 edge in shots. It was the shot off Gallagher's free kick in the 79th minute that proved to be the difference as she placed it perfectly in the top-left corner of the goal.
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Grace Wildeboer, one of three seniors celebrated on Friday, secured her third shutout of the season with three saves. All three of her saves came in the second half.
- The Eagles totaled 27 shots, 13 in the first half and 14 after halftime. Six of Lakeland's seven shots came in the second half. Edgewood College also had a decisive 8-1 advantage in corner kicks.
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Mandy Fitzgerald led all players with eight shots, two of those on goal.
SENIORS
- Wildeboer,
Aubrey Tarmann, and
Anja Von Klopp were celebrated before the match. Tarmann finished the match with three shots, two on goal, and Von Klopp tallied four shots.
- The seniors have represented the Eagles well over their careers and it was a great celebration honoring their time at Edgewood College.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will visit Wisconsin Lutheran College next Sunday at 5 p.m. The Eagles defeated the Warriors in the season opener, 2-0, and will look for the season sweep on April 11.
