The 蹤獲扦 women���s soccer team recorded its 11th clean sheet of the season in a 1-0 victory over the University of Toledo on Oct. 19 at Dix Stadium. The 蹤獲扦 Golden Flashes clinched the MAC East Division crown for the second year in a row. 蹤獲扦 sits atop the Mid-American Conference (MAC) standings. ��� goal in the 22nd minute proved to be the decisive score.
���I was a really tough match, and I have to give a lot of credit to Toledo,��� said 蹤獲扦 head coach . ���They put a lot of pressure on us. We defended really well to hold on to the lead, and it was a great effort by our entire team.���
Ms. Kats scored her team-leading fifth goal of the season on a 20-yard rocket into the upper right corner on the goal. Senior recorded her team-high fifth assist.
In the second period, Toledo amped up its offensive attack and rattled off seven shots. Sophomore made a stellar defensive play to head the ball out of the goal after it got past the keeper.
���Sierra had a great play to keep the ball out of the net, and Jaime [Eiben] had a crucial play with a block,��� coach Marinaro said. ���It���s all about the team sacrifice to keep the clean sheet. The big difference is the overall commitment that we keep our 18-yard box clean, and it has been done game in and game out. The sacrifice is appreciated by everybody.���
With the shutout, this year���s squad ties the 2003 team for most shutouts in a season at 蹤獲扦 (11). As of Oct. 19, the 蹤獲扦 Golden Flashes won five in a row and did not allowed a goal during the streak.
Overall, 蹤獲扦 led in shots (16-12), corner kicks (6-3) and tied in shots on goal (6-6). Senior made five saves while facing 12 shots. Toledo���s Madison Perrin made five saves and allowed one goal.
The 蹤獲扦 Golden Flashes locked up hosting the MAC Tournament quarterfinals on Sunday, Oct. 29, at a time and opponent to be determined.
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