RIVER FOREST, Ill. – The Edgewood University women's soccer team picked up their fourth-straight win at Concordia University Chicago on Wednesday afternoon. The Eagles claimed a 2-1 win over the Cougars for their seventh conference victory. A pair of second half goals from Sarah Bolchen and Megan Hines sealed the deal for the Eagles.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Edgewood University (8-7-2, 7-2-1 NACC) and Concordia Chicago (5-10-1, 4-5-1 NACC) were scoreless through 53 minutes of action on Wednesday. The Eagles and Cougars both had opportunities in the first 45 minutes, with the Eagles leading in shots 7-3 at the break.
- Sarah Bolchen netted her fifth goal of the season in the 54th minute, assisted by Tateum Speich.
- Just 13 minutes later, Megan Hines roped a pass from Aubrie Cruz into the top left corner of the Cougars net to take a confident 2-0 lead.
- Elle Wheelock gave the Cougars a fighting chance in the 70th minute, cleaning up a corner kick and taking advantage of chaos in the box.
- Madeline Brown posted two saves in net for the Eagles.
- Katelyn Wagner recorded three saves for the Cougars.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Edgewood University has now clinched a spot in the NACC Tournament for the second-straight season. With just two regular-season conference contests remaining, the Eagles are holding onto the four seed in the NACC Tournament, with a chance to host a first-round contest on the line.
- The Eagles win is just their second road victory of the season. They will have to continue to play confident with their final two contests on the road.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood University will travel to Benedictine University on Saturday. Action is set for 1:00 p.m. from Lisle, Ill.
