In a season-opening NCAA Division II Midwest Region matchup on Thursday (Sept. 4) night at Ferguson Field, the No. 16-ranked Ashland University women's soccer team lost 1-0 to No. 5 Grand Valley State.
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Each of the last four meetings in the series have ended in a 1-0 score.
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An even contest turned in the Lakers' favor in the 80
th minute, as Sarah Fromm scored in front the net off a feed from Ivy Wilhelm.
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CHECKING OUT THE FINAL STATS
- AU used two goalkeepers to begin the season – fifth-year Jaya Daniel (four saves in the first half) and freshman Izzy Ezzone (two saves in the second half).
- Grand Valley State out-shot Ashland by a 12-3 count.
- Corner kicks on Thursday night were 6-4 in the Eagles' favor.
NEXT UP
On Saturday (Sept. 6) at 6:30 p.m. vs. Slippery Rock (0-0) at Ferguson Field, the Eagles will attempt to break the NCAA Division II record for women's soccer attendance (3,227). More information on the game can be foundÂ
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