Women's Soccer Drops 5-2 Contest At Walsh

CANTON, OHIO - The Northwood University women's soccer team fell 5-2 at Walsh on Sunday afternoon (September 28).

The Timberwolves are now 1-5-1 on the season, 0-3 in the GLIAC. The Cavaliers improve to 5-1-2 on the year, 2-0-1 in the GLIAC.

Walsh put the pressure on early, netting three quick goals in the first 20 min. NU countered with a goal of their own at 38:16 by sophomore Shannon Brown (Lapeer, Mich. / Lapeer West) on an assist by Sara Lamphere (Goodrich, Mich. / Goodrich). Brown finished a shot from the right side for her first goal of the season. NU trailed 4-1 in the opening period but remained competitive with nine shots and two corner kicks, to Walsh's ten shots and two corner kicks.

In the 53^rd minute, Brown netted her second goal of the match on a free kick from Allison Carroll (Grand Blanc, Mich. / Grand Blanc). Walsh countered with a goal off a penalty kick to claim a 5-2 lead. For the match, Walsh held the advantage in shots (15-14) while NU claimed an edge in corner kicks (7-3). Freshman Kayla Trevino (Findlay, Ohio / Liberty-Benton) registered four shots in the match, with two on goal. Carroll tallied three shots and an assist, while sophomore Jessica Esser (Utica, Mich. / Eisenhower) tallied two shots on goal.

The Timberwolves host Lake Erie on Friday (October 3). Women start at 2:00 p.m. followed by the men at 4:00 p.m. Be sure to wear your favorite Super Hero costume for 'Super Hero Day'! CLICK HERE for the complete 2014 Women's Soccer promotional calendar.