Winning its third game in a row, the Saint Mary's soccer team took the 3-1 win over the Hiram Terriers.
Freshman defender Isabella Kreydich made an impressive start for the Belles, scoring her first collegiate goal in the 22nd minute to give her team an early lead. Kreydich kept the ball rolling later in the first half, as she scored her second goal of the night helping the Belles pull ahead to a 2-0 lead over the Terriers.
The Terriers responded early in the second half, with Bella Simmons netting their first goal at the 51:23 mark, closing the gap to 2-1. However, the Belles remained undeterred, with senior midfielder Mary Kaczynski sealing the win with a goal at 75:31, securing a 3-1 victory for the Belles.
Saint Mary's dominated throughout the match, outshooting the Terriers 20-9 and 11-4 in shots on goal. Kreydich led the team with five shots, sophomore midfielder Magaret Slove tallied four and Kaczynski added three shots. Senior goalkeeper Riley Lindsey kept the Belles safe on defense, having a total of three saves while facing nine shots.
Now 5-3 on the season, the Belles now prepare to play back at home as they get ready to face the Kalamazoo Hornets to open up Michigan Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) play. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
Coming off of a win, the Hornets now hold a 3-6 record for the season. Ellie Andrews leads the team with a total of 12 points, 26 shots and 14 shots on goal. Andrews also has a .538 shot on goal percentage and a .154 shot percentage.
The upcoming match against Kalamazoo will also serve as the Saint Mary’s soccer team’s annual Morgan's Message game, aimed at raising awareness for student-athlete mental health.
