SUPERIOR, Wis. – The final regular season match of the season took place Saturday for the Yellowjacket women's soccer team, as they played host to Crown College. Since playing at their new home of Superior Choice Credit Union Stadium, the 'Jackets have won their last four matches and only allowed one goal to Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) opposition.
It's safe to say the Yellowjackets have settled in nicely as they added yet another home victory under their belt Saturday, defeating the Polars 1-0 to cap the regular season slate.
Match Notes
- Despite a scoreless opening 45 minutes, the Yellowjackets didn't hold back on the offensive. UWS rifled 15 shots towards Polars keeper Rachel Fuller, six of which were on frame.
- Throughout the first half the 'Jackets were moments away from opening the scoring but were called offside on three separate occasions.
- Both teams came out of the break looking to find the back of the net, but both Fuller and Yellowjacket keeper Elysabeth Lough (Las Vegas, Nev./Northwest Career and Technical Academy) were able to hold their ground and keep the opposing team off the scoreboard.
- Prior to the 68th minute of play, senior forward Niya Wilson (Superior, Wis./Superior) took five shots at Fuller. The sixth time was a charm for Wilson, as she buried her 15th goal of the campaign. Erika Schneider (Wausau, Wis./Wausau West) and Julia Lindow (Richfield, Minn./Richfield) were credited with assists on the scoring, each collecting their seventh of the season.
- Crown saw numerous opportunities to even the scoring, but the Yellowjacket backline were lockdown once again, forcing errant shots and picking up yet another clean sheet.
- Speaking of clean sheets, Lough garnered her second shutout as a Yellowjacket. Her record now stands at 6-3.
- Wilson finished with seven total shots, four of which were on goal. Mya Holmquist (Buffalo, Minn./Buffalo) logged six shots with three on frame.
The Yellowjackets will play host to the UMAC semifinal match Wednesday, set for 7 p.m. at Superior Choice Credit Union Stadium.
