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Women's Soccer Edges Miami in MAC Opener
September 27 | Women's Soccer
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AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron (4-3-2, 1-0-0 MAC) women's soccer team opened up Mid-American Conference play with a 2-1 win over Miami (Ohio) University (3-6-0, 0-1-0 MAC) on Friday night at FirstEnergy Stadium – Cub Cadet Field.
Throughout much of the first half, the Zips and RedHawks were amidst a defensive struggle. However, junior Lani Smith changed the defensive pace with an unassisted goal in the 43rd minute, her fourth of the season, to give UA a 1-0 lead going into the half.
Smith, a Solon, Ohio native, struck once again for the Zips with a second half goal in the 57th minute, this time assisted by sophomore Madison Kaser. Smith now leads the Akron offense with five goals in 2013.
The RedHawks would battle back to within one, following a goal by Miami forward Kayla Zakrzewski. Miami's second half goal gave the match its final score of 2-1.
Redshirt junior Alex Luevano-Harden made her first start in goal, and picked up her first win of the season to improve to 1-0-0. Luevano-Harden notched three saves in the match.
Overall the Zips posted five shots – four on goal – while also holding the RedHawks to just four shots on goal. Smith led the Akron attack with a total of three shots, all on goal.
