Late Francesca Smith Goal Lifts Calvin to 1-0 Win Over Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Saturday, September 04, 2010
ST. LOUIS, MO - Calvin got back on the winning track with a 1-0 victory over Wisconsin-Eau Claire Saturday afternoon on the campus of Washington University. After a scoreless first half, Calvin turned the tempo up a notch in the second half, outshooting the Bluegolds 11-3. Calvin’s offensive surge finally paid off in the 77th minute of play when sophomore Francesa Smith (Bloomington, IN/Bloomington South HS) received a crafty heel flick pass from senior Elaine Schnabel (Chesterton, IN/Chesterton HS) and deposited a shot into a wide-open net.
Women’s Soccer Falls to Washington University 1-0
Friday, September 03, 2010
ST. LOUIS, MO - In a meeting of nationally-ranked teams, the Bears of Washington University came out on top by a 1-0 score Friday afternoon. Friday’s game marked the third meeting between the two Central Region rivals in the last two years with Washington University claiming victory in all three meetings by a single goal. A year ago, the Bears defeated Calvin in Grand Rapids 1-0 in a regular season non-conference match and then edged the Knights 2-1 in a national quarterfinal contest in Rock Island, Illinois.
Women’s Soccer Opens 2010 Campaign With Shutout Victory Over Aquinas
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Calvin opened its 2010 campaign with a 1-0 shutout victory over visiting Aquinas Wednesday afternoon at Calvin’s Zuidema Field. The Knights have now won four straight games against Aquinas.
Freshman Danielle Carter (DeWitt/DeWitt HS) provided the only goal of the game, scoring in the eighth minute off play off a corner kick from senior Elaine Schnabel (Chesterton, IN/Chesterton HS). Calvin had several chances to widen the gap but Aquinas goalkeeper Kelsey Duley had a stellar game in net, collecting nine saves including five in the first half when the Knights threatened to blow the game open early.
