Titans Score Three Straight Goals To Defeat Sabres

Rachel Elliott scored the winning goal and then added another goal to seal the victory as the UW-Oshkosh women's soccer team defeated Marian University, 3-1, on Monday (Oct. 28) in Fond du Lac.

Elliott, who recorded her first goals of the season, put UW-Oshkosh ahead 2-1 with her six-yard header during the 33rd minute (32:01) of play. Her shot came off a cross from Amanda Baalke.

UW-Oshkosh (11-7-1) held its one-goal advantage until Elliott scored again in the game's 73rd minute (72:17). This time she battled through heavy traffic to kick an unassisted shot into the net from five-yards out.

Marian University (8-8-1) took a very quick 1-0 lead when Mikaila Johnson scored just 36 seconds into the contest. Her 10-yard shot followed a pass from Brittany Syms, who obtained the ball on a steal from a UW-Oshkosh player.

UW-Oshkosh created a 1-1 tie when Kali Jahn converted a penalty kick in the 27th minute (26:39) after one of her teammates was taken down inside the box. The penalty kick opportunity was the Titans' first of the season.

UW-Oshkosh attempted 29 shots, including 18 in the second half. The Titans had 18 shots on goal, including seven from Elliott and three by Megan White. UW-Oshkosh earned five of its eight corner kicks in the second period.

Marian University generated the majority of its scoring chances in the first half. The Sabres attempted seven of their nine shots and all seven of their corner kicks in the opening period. Laura Maly had two of the Sabres' four shots on goal.

UW-Oshkosh goalkeeper Nina Muzi saved three shots to earn her second win of the season. Marian University goalkeeper Caitllyn Rosenberger finished the contest with 15 saves, including 12 in the second half.

UW-Oshkosh is off until it hosts a semifinal round match of the WIAC Championship on Nov. 7 at J. J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.