VERONA, Wis. – The Edgewood University women's soccer team saw their offense come alive in the second half of a conference victory over Marian on Wednesday. Four Eagles scored in the second half for a 4-1 win over the Sabres. Maude Spagnolo-Salisbury, Riley Haertle, Stephanie Kalscheuer, and Megan Hines all scored on Wednesday evening.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Marian University (3-9-2, 2-6-0 NACC) scored first on Wednesday evening. A goal from Sophia Romo, assisted by Ysabella Sanchez gave the Sabres a 1-0 lead through the first 19 minutes.
- Edgewood University (5-7-2, 5-2-1 NACC) were outshot 8-5 in the opening 45 minutes. Eagle goalkeeper Madeline Brown recorded five of her nine saves in the first half.
- Both the Eagles and Sabres came out of the break with strong energy. Annika Hudson put the pressure on the Sabres goalkeeper just a minute into the second half, forcing a save from Cristal Muniz.
- Maude Spagnolo-Salisbury saved her first collegiate goal for the right time, tying the game at one goal apiece in the 69th minute. Spagnolo-Salisbury's corner kick found the top left corner of the net to give the Eagles life.
- Just six minutes later, a foul on Sarah Bolchen in the box gave the Eagles a penalty kick opportunity. Riley Haertle netted her fourth penalty kick of the season to give the Eagles the 2-1 advantage in the 75th minute.
- From there the Eagles attack continued to roll. Stephanie Kalscheuer netted her first goal of the season in the 84th minute. Kalscheuer's goal was assisted by Jerzey Ladwig after commotion in the box.
- Megan Hines sealed the deal for the Eagles, finding the back of the net off a perfect pass from Lauren Mesa.
- In the end, Marian University outshot Edgewood University 18-14 on the evening.
- Brown totaled nine saves in net for the Eagles.
- Cristal Muniz recorded six saves in net for the Sabres.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Edgewood University now leads Marian 34-9-5 in the all-time series.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood University will host Rockford University on Saturday. The Eagles will celebrate their senior class before a 7:00 p.m. kick-off from Edgewood University Field at Reddan Park.
