NORTHFIELD, Minn. (uwrfsports.com) – The UW-River Falls women's soccer team opened up the 2016 season with a nonconference 3-1 loss to St. Olaf College Thursday afternoon.
THE RUNDOWN
Final Score: St. Olaf 3, UWRF 1
Location: Rolf Mellby Stadium, Northfield, MN
Records: UWRF 0-1 (0-0 WIAC), St. Olaf 1-0 (0-0 MIAC)
WHAT HAPPENED
- The Falcons gave up three goals in the 17th, 26th, and 79th minutes in the loss.
- Abby Soderholm scored the lone goal for the Falcons in the second period on a pass from Carrie Anderson at 48:20.
- St. Olaf outshot the Falcons in the first half 9-2 but the Falcons came back in the second half outshooting the Oles 3-2.
- Keeper Erica Cimochowski had four saves for the Falcons in the ninety minutes of play.
- Kayla Windingstad led the Falcons with two shots.
THE OPPOSITION
- St. Olaf outshot the Falcons 11-5 overall.
- Ole keeper Julie Johnson had one save on the day and gave up one goal.
- Emily Helle had a game high three shots.
LOOKING AHEAD
- The Falcons open up at home against St. Catherine's at 3 p.m. on Sunday September 4.