LOVES PARK, Ill. – Under the rain for the first time in 2024, the Edgewood College women's soccer team earned their first conference victory of the season at Wedgbury Stadium. The Eagles shutout Rockford University 2-0 on Tuesday afternoon. Grace Johnson and Rylee Brotz scored early for the Eagles, both goals coming before 20 minutes had elapsed.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- With just 8:52 off the clock in the first half, Grace Johnson netted the first goal of the afternoon for Edgewood College (6-2-1, 1-2-0 NACC) from a free-kick.
- With rain serving as a factor, the Eagles knew scoring early would be key to taking home the victory. Rylee Brotz scored in the 17th minute to give the Eagles their 2-0 lead. Riley Haertle played Brotz a perfect pass in the box to earn the assist.
- Edgewood College outshot Rockford University (3-5-1, 0-3-0 NACC) 23-1 on Tuesday. 14 of the Eagles shots came in the second half, but none managed to find the back of the net.
- Greta Blau managed seven shots for the Eagles, two on goal. Brotz added five shots of her own, while Daniella Reyes managed three shots, one on goal.
- Emma Swenson and Hailey Corcoran split time in net for the Eagles, with Swenson making the start in net.
- Kaleigh Taylor made seven saves in net for the Regents.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Edgewood College leads the all-time series versus Rockford 18-3-1. The Eagles have won 15-straight contests vs the Regents.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will host Benedictine University on Wednesday, October 2. Action is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. from Edgewood College Field at Reddan Park.
