LIVONIA, Mich. -- The Siena Heights women's soccer team lost 2-1 to WHAC opponent Madonna in the team's final game of the spring schedule. Isabel Remar led the Saints with the team's lone goal of the game.
THE BASICS
Final Score: Madonna 2, Siena Heights 1
Location: Livonia, Mich. (The MAC)
Records: Madonna (3-2, 3-1 WHAC) | Siena Heights (2-4, 2-3 WHAC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Crusaders set the pace in the opening half of the game as they outshot the Saints 10-4 in the first 45 minutes. Madonna got on the board first in the 5th minute when Megan Verant beat the SHU defense with a pass from Nicolette Vultaggio to find the back of the net. Three minutes later, the Saints scored the equalizer as Isabel Remar slotted it past Alex Thomas off a pass from Marissa Young. The Crusaders answered at the 11:12 mark to regain the lead as Abby Werthman put it past Kara Bishop in goal for Siena. The remainder of the half was scoreless sending the game into half-time.
Madonna held SHU to only one shot in the entire second half as they had five. The Crusaders had three of their five shots on goal to have an opportunity to gain some cushion but they came up short. Lauren Southworth had the final opportunity to tie the game but her shot went high and Madona was able to hang on for the 2-1 win.
TOP SAINTS
• Isabel Remar led the Saints with one shot and a goal.
• Marissa Young earned the assist on the goal.
• Kara Bishop (L, 2-4) made five saves between the pipes.
THE OPPOSITION
• Megan Verant tallied five shots and a goal.
• Abby Werthman recorded three shots and a goal.
• Alex Thomas (W, 2-1) made one save in net for the Crusaders.
UP NEXT
The Saints host WHAC opponent Rochester in their first home contest of the spring schedule. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM
