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Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024
The Observer

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Belles fall to Calvin in game two of conference play

Calvin shuts out Saint Mary's with a five-goal outburst

After a successful win over Kalamazoo College, the Saint Mary's soccer team fell to 6-4 on the season so far and 1-1 in the MIAA as it took a 5-0 loss against the Calvin University Knights.

Calvin jumped ahead scoring three goals during the first half. The Knights’ first goal was made at the 2:29 mark by Liz Williams with an assist from Sophie Mueller, the second goal was made by Shay Norden with an assist from Williams at the 27:24 mark and the third goal was put up by Mia Judd with assists from Carley Curry and Mueller at the 35:09 time mark. 

The Knights kept the momentum going into the second half as they scored the final two goals for a 5-0 shutout of the Belles. The first goal of the second half was made by Mueller with an assist from Williams in the 68th minute, and the Knights scored their final goal at the 73:37 mark. 

Calvin dominated over the Belles, outshooting them 19-5 and having more shots on goal by a 6-2 margin. Saint Mary's and Calvin tied defensively, both having two saves. 

Sophomore midfielder Margaret Slove led the Belles with four shots and had both of the team's shots on goal, freshman defender Isabella Kreydich put up one shot and senior goalkeeper Riley Lindsey finished with two saves on the day while facing a total of 19 shots from the Knights. 

The Saint Mary’s soccer team will remain on the road as they head to face the Adrian College Bulldogs on Oct. 12 with a 7 p.m. kickoff.