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Pointers Hang Tough With
Seventh-Ranked Trinity
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A perfectly executed corner kick early in
the match proved to be the difference as the UW-Stevens Point women�s
soccer team fell to seventh-ranked Trinity (Tex.) 1-0 on Sunday night in
San Antonio, Texas.
 The Pointers outshot the Tigers 12-10 for the
match and held possession for a majority of the time, but it was Trinity
that cashed in on its scoring opportunity as 5-foot-9 defender Lauren
Andrews headed in a perfect cross from Michelle Grambeau at the 6:07 mark
of the first half.
The Tigers� goal came moments after UW-Stevens
Point nearly scored on a corner kick of its own as Liz Kidd�s header
sailed just over the crossbar. Kidd also had the Pointers� best scoring
opportunity of the match in the 13th minute, drilling a shot that hit off
the bottom of the crossbar and stayed out of the net.
UW-Stevens Point held an 8-4 advantage in shots
in the first half and, after the Tigers controlled play in the early
moments of the second half, the Pointers regained their momentum and
continued to control possession. Alison Regal had two shots midway through
the half, getting one blocked and one saved for the Pointers� best
opportunities.
The Pointers played stingy defense the entire
match, limiting chances for the Tigers� speedy forwards. Trinity�s Jasmine
Martin broke loose in the final three minutes, but Pointers� goalkeeper
Meredith DeCaluwe (pictured, above) stuffed her at the top of the box for one of her four
saves.
UW-Stevens Point is now 1-1 for the season and
returns home to face another ranked opponent when 24th-ranked University
of Chicago visits the Pointer Soccer Bowl on Thursday at 4 p.m. |
