RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The UW-River Falls women's soccer team battled UW-Stevens Point to a 0-0 draw Saturday afternoon at Ramer Field, earning another point in WIAC standings. A strong defensive performance highlighted by 11 saves from goalkeeper
Courtney Bain helped the Falcons secure their second consecutive conference shutout.
With the draw, UW-River Falls moves to 7-2-4 overall and 0-1-3 in WIAC play, while UW-Stevens Point moves to 6-4-4 overall and 1-2-1 in conference action.
The Pointers showed offensive pressure early in the opening half, but Bain was up to the challenge, recording six first-half saves to keep the visitors off the scoreboard. UW-River Falls generated several scoring opportunities of its own, including back-to-back shots on goal from
Emery Bigler in the ninth minute.
UW-Stevens Point held a 12-6 advantage in shots during the opening 45 minutes, but neither team was able to break through as the contest remained scoreless heading into the break.
The Falcons recorded nine shots and earning five corner kicks in the second half. Bigler continued to lead the offensive attack, while
Ellie Ketcher and
Brooke McDaniel each put shots on target during the second half.
UW-River Falls put together a stretch of offensive opportunities midway through the second half, including shots on goal from Ketcher in the 70th minute and McDaniel in the 72nd minute. Bigler added another scoring opportunity in the 85th minute, but UW-Stevens Point goalkeeper Jocelyn Blahnik made the save.
On the defensive end, Bain collected five additional saves in the second half, including two in the final three minutes to preserve the shutout.
The Pointers finished with a 25-15 advantage in total shots and an 11-6 edge in shots on goal. UW-River Falls held a 7-5 advantage in corner kicks.
Bigler led the Falcons offensively with five shots, including three on goal, while Bain finished with 11 saves across 90 minutes of action. The shutout marked Bain's second consecutive clean sheet in WIAC play and the Falcons' third conference draw of the season.
The Falcons return to Ramer Soccer Stadium this upcoming week, taking on the Blue Devil Wednesday, October 21
st. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.
