MARQUETTE, Mich. – The No. 5 Grand Valley State women's soccer team opened up their GLIAC schedule with a 3-0 road win against No. 22 Northern Michigan. The Lakers improve to 3-1-1 on the season and 1-0 in the GLIAC, while the Wildcats fall to 3-1-1 on the season and 0-1 in GLIAC play.
GVSU scored their first goal of the game late in the first half in the 42
nd minute.
Acadia Murphy launched a shot from 35 yards away on a free kick that got up and over the goalkeeper for the game's first goal. That goal was Murphy's first of the season. The Lakers dominated first half possession, leading 10-1 in shots and 6-0 in corner kicks as they would take a 1-0 lead into halftime.
In the second half, GVSU would double the lead in the 50
th minute off the foot of
Sonya Mehta for her team leading third goal of the season. Mehta received a one touch pass from
Vesna Dennison and kicked it up and over the Wildcat goalkeeper from just outside the box to make it 2-0. Later in the half,
Ava Kozak netted her second goal of the season to make it 3-0 in the 77
th minute. Kozak made a move past one defender just outside the box on the left side of the field and kicked it low to the bottom right corner of the goal past the diving goalkeeper.
GVSU dominated most of the possession. The Lakers outshot Northern Michigan 20-6 and 7-2 in shots on goal. GVSU produced eight corner kicks, while holding the Wildcats to just one corner kick.
Acadia Murphy scored the game-winning goal in the 42
nd minute and played all 90 minutes.
Sonya Mehta notched her third goal of the season and recorded three shots, while Kozak netted her second goal of the season on her lone shot.
Vesna Dennison dished out an assist and posted three shots with one on target.
Sarah Fromm led all players with four shots with one shot on frame.
Macie Hunter got the start in goal and posted her first shutout of the season making two saves.
The Lakers will close the opening weekend of GLIAC play on Sunday, September 13
th when they travel to Houghton, Michigan to face Michigan Tech. Kickoff is set for 12:00 PM. The game will be streamed live on FloCollege.
