League-Leading Western Michigan Edges Akron

Thursday, October 23

Akron, Ohio

6:30 PM

University of Akron

4-9-3, 1-7-2

Western Michigan

12-3-1, 8-1-1

Western Mich.

Akron

October 23 | Women's Soccer

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AKRON, Ohio - The University of Akron women's soccer limited the scoring opportunities in the run of play to Mid-American Conference leader Western Michigan, but a pair of first half set-piece goals propelled the Broncos to a 3-0 triumph past the Zips on Thursday (Oct. 23) at FirstEnergy Stadium.

How it Happened

June Mullen netted what proved to be the game-winning tally for Western Michigan in the 20th minute (19:15) sending home a shot off a corner kick from Drew Martin.

A corner kick resulted in the second goal for the Broncos at the 28:20 mark off an own goal.

Abby Smothers capped the scoring with a tally in the 87th minute (86:38) off assists from Martin and Justina L'Esperance.

Redshirt freshman GK Ariana Vakos (Avon, Ohio) led Akron with three saves.

Game Notes

The Zips limited the Broncos under their season averages for shots (12.7) and shots on goal (6.8), as the Akron defensive unit held Western Michigan to three second-half shots, including only one on frame.
Junior Jordanne Oberhaus (Wadsworth, Ohio) recorded a team-best one shot for Akron.
Sophomore Kailyn Biecker (Wadsworth, Ohio), freshmen Luisa Fragnoli (Medina, Ohio) and Addison Hall (Manchester, Conn.) and sophomore Allie McMillen (Shreve, Ohio) all went a full 90 minutes in the match for the Zips.