The Peacock women's soccer team dropped a 2-1 decision at St. Cloud State University on Friday evening. UIU gave up a pair of early goals before settling in and finding their rhythm. The Los brings Upper Iowa's record to 2-7-3 overall and 2-5-2 in NSIC action, while SCSU improves to 5-3-3 overall and 4-2-2 in the conference.
Monica Majeski put the home team on the scoreboard first with a goal in the 20th minute. Nichole Friis and Jenna Dominguez assisted on the goal. Dominguez then took jet turn to add a second goal in the 26th minute thanks to an assist from Kristine Knief.
Upper Iowa's goal came on a penalty kick when
Victoria Sanchez found the back of the net early in the second half (52nd minute). UIU couldn't find the equalizer over the final third of the match.
Stats of the Game
• All three goal scorers notched their first score of the season in the match
• St. Cloud State outshot Upper Iowa 19-6 in total including an 8-2 advantage in shots on goal
• The Huskies earned an 6-0 advantage in corner kicks
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Natalie Rudrud made 6 saves in goal for the Peacocks, while SCSU's keeper only had to collect 1 save
Quotables… "Poor execution in the first half put us in a big hole against a very good opponent. We were much improved in every aspect after the break, and we fashioned a way back into the game by making it tougher for St. Cloud State. At this level we have to realize you need to play with far more urgency for 90 minutes, or you tend to leave empty handed." – Head Coach
James Price.
Up Next… Upper Iowa will wrap up their current four-match road swing against the University of Minnesota Duluth on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 12 p.m.
