Sunday, November 3
Detroit, Mich.
1 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
9-10-1, 4-6-0
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at
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Detroit Mercy
10-7-2, 7-1-2
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2
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Purdue Fort Wayne
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Detroit Mercy
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Audriana Rhyner
Photo by: John Nagel
'Dons Fall 2-1 at Detroit in League Quarterfinals
11/3/2024 1:01:00 PM | Women's Soccer
DETROIT - The 2024 Purdue Fort Wayne women's soccer season came to a close on Sunday (Nov. 3) after a 2-1 loss at Detroit Mercy in the 2024 Horizon League Quarterfinals. It was Purdue Fort Wayne's third trip to the postseason in four seasons.
Freshman Audriana Rhyner scored her third goal of the season in the 10th minute, giving the 'Dons a one score lead on their first shot of the contest. Gigi Ricciardi created the goal chance after fighting the ball past a defender and sending a cross into the box.
Detroit Mercy put together an aggressive offensive stretch following the Mastodon goal, starting with a corner kick in the 12th minute that was well defended after a missed header attempt. The Titans took back-to-back shots in the 19th minute, the first resulting in a diving save from Jordan Imes.
After trading shots on goal, Detroit Mercy's Sam Sickinger headed in an equalizer in the 39th minute. Purdue Fort Wayne applied some pressure during the last five minutes, with both Cyann Retzloff and Amanda Leonard taking shots on goal.
Both teams ended the first half with eight shots, Purdue Fort Wayne led in shots on goal six to four.
Detroit Mercy owned the first 15 minutes of the second half, taking several shots within that span before Soraya Puerto-Khalil scored the game-winning goal in the 58th minute.
The Mastodons had several chances to even the score during the remaining time in the second half, but to no prevail. Morgan Gallagher began the Mastodons attack with a shot on goal from well outside of the box in the 69th minutes. Several minutes later Lauren Klusek sent a cross through the box that nearly connected with a streaking Zoe Greenhalge. Lizzie Haub took the last chance Purdue Fort Wayne saw in the contest, sending a shot on goal to the top right corner of the net that was saved by the Titans keeper.
Purdue Fort Wayne finishes the season at 9-10-1, 4-6-0 Horizon League. Third Seed Detroit Mercy advances to 9-7-2, 7-1-2 Horizon League and will play the second seed Northern Kentucky in the Horizon League Semifinals.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
Freshman Audriana Rhyner scored her third goal of the season in the 10th minute, giving the 'Dons a one score lead on their first shot of the contest. Gigi Ricciardi created the goal chance after fighting the ball past a defender and sending a cross into the box.
Detroit Mercy put together an aggressive offensive stretch following the Mastodon goal, starting with a corner kick in the 12th minute that was well defended after a missed header attempt. The Titans took back-to-back shots in the 19th minute, the first resulting in a diving save from Jordan Imes.
After trading shots on goal, Detroit Mercy's Sam Sickinger headed in an equalizer in the 39th minute. Purdue Fort Wayne applied some pressure during the last five minutes, with both Cyann Retzloff and Amanda Leonard taking shots on goal.
Both teams ended the first half with eight shots, Purdue Fort Wayne led in shots on goal six to four.
Detroit Mercy owned the first 15 minutes of the second half, taking several shots within that span before Soraya Puerto-Khalil scored the game-winning goal in the 58th minute.
The Mastodons had several chances to even the score during the remaining time in the second half, but to no prevail. Morgan Gallagher began the Mastodons attack with a shot on goal from well outside of the box in the 69th minutes. Several minutes later Lauren Klusek sent a cross through the box that nearly connected with a streaking Zoe Greenhalge. Lizzie Haub took the last chance Purdue Fort Wayne saw in the contest, sending a shot on goal to the top right corner of the net that was saved by the Titans keeper.
Purdue Fort Wayne finishes the season at 9-10-1, 4-6-0 Horizon League. Third Seed Detroit Mercy advances to 9-7-2, 7-1-2 Horizon League and will play the second seed Northern Kentucky in the Horizon League Semifinals.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
Team Stats
PFW
UDM
Goals
1
2
Shots
14
16
Shots on Goal
9
9
Saves
7
8
Corners
2
7
Fouls
6
9
Scoring Plays
Audriana Rhyner (3)
GOAL by PFW Rhyner, Audriana.
09:04
Sam Sickinger (3)
Assisted By: Abbey Lodato , Mya Mascaro
GOAL by UDM Sickinger, Sam Assist by Lodato, Abbey and Mascaro, Mya.
38:58
Soraya Puerto-Khalil (2)
Assisted By: Natalia Sobh , Kyleen Bradow
GOAL by UDM Puerto-Khalil, Soraya Assist by Sobh, Natalia and Bradow, Kyleen.
57:38
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
def
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
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