Defiance Falls in Season Debut
DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College Women’s Soccer team opened their season against a visiting Waynesburg (Pa.) University squad. The visiting Jackets swarmed the hosting Yellow Jackets early on for a 3-1 victory.
Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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Waynesburg (Pa.) (1-0-0) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Defiance (0-1-0) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College Women's Soccer team opened their season against a visiting Waynesburg (Pa.) University squad. The visiting Jackets swarmed the hosting Yellow Jackets early on for a 3-1 victory.
Defiance (0-1) fell behind to an early two goal deficit during the opening half. However, they were able to rekindle some momentum during the second half when senior Lindsay Bubnick (Vandalia/Butler) found classmate Maegan Redick (Lima/Shawnee) to narrow the deficit.
Redick was able to maintain possession despite being pressured by multiple defenders before sending the ball to the back of the net.
Waynesburg (1-0) bounced back for their third and final goal of the season opener.
Defiance will resume action on Sunday as they host Heidelberg University at 2:00 pm for the finale of the Purple and Gold Classic.
Team Stats
Waynesburg (Pa.)
Game Statistics | Waynesburg (Pa.) | Defiance |
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Shots (on goal) | 24 (8) | 6 (2) |
Saves | 1 | 5 |
Fouls | 6 | 3 |
Corner Kicks | 7 | 3 |
Offsides | 3 | 2 |