KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Adrian College women's soccer team faced one of the MIAA's strongest teams on Wednesday evening, falling to Kalamazoo College, 3-0, at MacKenzie Field.
The Bulldogs competed well during the opening half and kept the match scoreless for more than 35 minutes. Madison Verhaeghe recorded Adrian's first opportunity in the fourth minute, while Ashley Hughes forced another save in the 27th minute.
Kalamazoo, which improved to 10-2-1 overall and 4-0 in the MIAA, opened the scoring in the 36th minute. Riley Miller made four first-half saves to keep Adrian within one goal at halftime.
Kalamazoo added its second goal during the opening minute of the second half. Adrian responded quickly as Lylah Willinger placed a shot on goal less than a minute later. The Hornets added their final goal in the 66th minute.
Miller turned in another strong performance in goal, finishing with eight saves. Hughes led Adrian with two shots, while Verhaeghe and Willinger each recorded a shot on goal.
The Bulldogs move to 3-9-2 overall and 0-5 in conference play. Adrian returns to action Saturday, October 17, when it travels to The University of Olivet for a noon kickoff.
