Box Score

The College of Saint Benedict Blazer soccer team (9-6 overall, 5-3 MIAC) defeated conference opponent Saint Mary's University (7-7-1 overall, 4-4-1 MIAC) 2-1 Saturday afternoon in Winona, MN.  

The game remained scoreless through the first half and the shots were even at three a piece.  Less than two minutes into the second half the Blazers opened the scoring on a goal from junior forward Heather Beshears (Maple Grove, MN, Maple Grove).  Beshears connected on a pass from senior midfield Emily Willaert (North Mankato, MN, Mankato Loyola).  Twelve minutes later Beshears put the Blazers up by two with her second goal of the game.  The assist went to Willaert.  Four minutes later, Saint Mary's senior forward Amy Sibik brought the Blazers lead to one on an unassisted goal.

Senior goalkeeper Maija Schmelzer (Rochester, MN, John Marshall) made three saves for the Blazers.  Cassie Hulett made four for the Cardinals.

Saint Benedict travels to River Falls, WI to play non-conference opponent UW-River Falls (10-6 overall, 4-2  WIAC) on Sunday, October 24th, at 3 p.m.