Marian University women’s soccer (4-5-1, 1-1-1 NACC) earned its first NACC win of the season defeating St. Norbert 3-1.
- The Green Knights controlled the pace of play early but Marian was able to hold SNC off the scoreboard.
- Miscommunication from the SNC defense allowed senior Isabella Goodson to score an easy goal at the 22:31 mark with an assist from senior Jacqueline Campos.
- Then in the 32nd minute, sophomore Emily Gordillo was able to bend in a corner kick for her fifth goal of the season.
- This put Marian ahead 2-0 going into halftime.
- The second half opened as a defensive battle with few shots.
- St. Norbert was able to close to within one goal in the 73rd minute.
- A goal kick from junior Chelsea King in the 82nd minute slid past everyone and allowed senior Baylee Alvarado a breakaway that she buried for her third goal of the campaign.
- This goal proved to be the dagger and led to the 3-1 Sabre victory.
- St. Norbert held a 25-17 advantage for shots and 12-7 edge for shots on goal.
- The Green Knights also had a 4-2 edge for corner kicks.
- Each squad was called for nine fouls.
- Marian improves to 3-5-0 all-time against SNC and has won the past two meetings by multiple goals.
