The University of Akron Athletics

Akron Falls in Regular Season Finale to Ohio
October 27 | Women's Soccer
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AKRON, Ohio – A pair of second-half goals from Ohio's Emma Berish propelled the Bobcats to a 2-0 triumph past the University of Akron women's soccer team in the regular season finale for both squads in Mid-American Conference action on Thursday, Oct. 27 at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Ohio broke open a scoreless contest at halftime as Berish netted what proved to be the game-winning tally in the 63rd minute (62:59), before completing the brace with a goal at the 69:56 mark.
The Zips were directed by a pair of shots each from sophomores Lacey Bernick (Huntington, Pa.), Katharina Bilz (Huenstetten Wallbach, Germany) and Sarah Nguyen (Irwin, Pa.) as Akron posted a 13-7 margin in shots on the afternoon.
Sophomore GK Penelope Cuirinier (Mionnay, France) pulled in a pair of saves for the Zips
ABOUT ZIPS ATHLETICS
Founded in 1870, The University of Akron (UA) is one of Ohio's most influential public urban research universities, conducting high-quality research in focused areas of excellence, contributing to the vitality of the local economy, and providing a workforce highly trained in diverse disciplines. The University offers more than 200-degree programs, including unique, highly ranked associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral and law degrees — with accreditations by 35 professional agencies. UA is focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, investment in community and economic growth. Akron sponsors 17 NCAA Division I sports with more than 500 student-athletes. Learn more at gozips.com.
AKRON, Ohio – A pair of second-half goals from Ohio's Emma Berish propelled the Bobcats to a 2-0 triumph past the University of Akron women's soccer team in the regular season finale for both squads in Mid-American Conference action on Thursday, Oct. 27 at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Ohio broke open a scoreless contest at halftime as Berish netted what proved to be the game-winning tally in the 63rd minute (62:59), before completing the brace with a goal at the 69:56 mark.
The Zips were directed by a pair of shots each from sophomores Lacey Bernick (Huntington, Pa.), Katharina Bilz (Huenstetten Wallbach, Germany) and Sarah Nguyen (Irwin, Pa.) as Akron posted a 13-7 margin in shots on the afternoon.
Sophomore GK Penelope Cuirinier (Mionnay, France) pulled in a pair of saves for the Zips
ABOUT ZIPS ATHLETICS
Founded in 1870, The University of Akron (UA) is one of Ohio's most influential public urban research universities, conducting high-quality research in focused areas of excellence, contributing to the vitality of the local economy, and providing a workforce highly trained in diverse disciplines. The University offers more than 200-degree programs, including unique, highly ranked associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral and law degrees — with accreditations by 35 professional agencies. UA is focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, investment in community and economic growth. Akron sponsors 17 NCAA Division I sports with more than 500 student-athletes. Learn more at gozips.com.
Team Stats
OHIO
AKRON
Goals
2
0
Shots
7
13
Shots on Goal
4
3
Saves
3
2
Corners
2
2
Fouls
10
7
Scoring Plays

Eve Berish (3)
shot to upper 90 from 25 yards out
62:59

Eve Berish (3)
Assisted By: Abby Townsend
GOAL by OHIO Berish, Eve Assist by Townsend, Abby.
69:56
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