ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College women's soccer team earned a crucial MIAA victory Tuesday night, defeating Saint Mary's College, 2-0, at Docking Stadium. The win keeps the Bulldogs in control of their postseason destiny entering the final match of the regular season.
Adrian applied constant offensive pressure throughout the opening half. The Bulldogs outshot Saint Mary's 8-1 and placed five attempts on goal, but the match remained scoreless at halftime.
The Bulldogs continued to attack after the break and broke through in the 60th minute. Ashley Hughes pressured a Saint Mary's defender, stole the ball and finished the opportunity to give Adrian a 1-0 lead.
Adrian extended its advantage in the 80th minute. Kate Lawrie set up Isla Brown, who found the back of the net to put the Bulldogs ahead 2-0.
The Bulldogs finished the match with a 22-9 advantage in shots and placed 13 attempts on goal. Adrian also earned five corner kicks while limiting Saint Mary's to two.
Delaney Batur led the offensive attack with nine shots, including six on goal. Brown recorded three shots on goal, while Hughes added three total attempts. Riley Miller made four saves to record her second consecutive shutout.
Adrian improves to 5-9-2 overall and 2-5 in MIAA play. The Bulldogs will conclude the regular season at Alma College on Saturday, October 24, at 11 a.m. Adrian remains in control of its postseason path entering the conference finale.
