Box Score

The College of Saint Benedict Blazer soccer team (4-4 overall, 1-1 MIAC) fell to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire BluGolds (3-2 overall, 0-0 WIAC) 4-1 Sunday afternoon in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

The BluGolds came out strong scoring their first goal less than two minutes into the game.  Eau Claire extended their lead to two less than seven minutes later.  The BluGolds scored their last goal of the first half at the 21 minute mark, making it a three goal game.

Scoring the lone goal for the Blazers was senior midfield Emily Willaert (North Mankato, MN, Mankato Loyola). The BluGolds outshot the Blazers 19-7.  Senior goalkeepr Maija Schmelzer (Rochester, MN, John Marshall) had ten saves for the Blazers.

When asked about the game, head coach Steve Kimble said, "Eau claire was a very athletic team.  We came out a little run down after our double OT game against St. Olaf on Saturday.  We picked up steam in the second half and played with Eau Claire 1-1.  However, after their first half effort of three goals it was too little too late.  Eau Claire is a very good team that will finish at or near the top of the WIAC."

Sain Benedict hosts MIAC opponent Gustavus Adolphus College (4-3 overall, 0-2 MIAC) on Saturday, September 25th, at 1 pm in St. Joseph, MN.