Mastodons Fall Short at Eastern Michigan 1-0

Thursday, August 29

Ypsilanti, Mich.

4:30 PM

Purdue Fort Wayne

2-2-1, 0-0-0

Eastern Michigan

4-0-0, 0-0-0

Purdue Fort Wayne

Eastern Mich.

Zoe Greenhalge

Photo by: Rachel Von Art

8/29/2024 6:32:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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YPSILANTI, MICH. - Purdue Fort Wayne women's soccer fell 1-0 to an undefeated Eastern Michigan club on Thursday (Aug. 29).

Eastern Michigan capitalized on an early opportunity, as Maddie O'Farrell dribbled her way around a charging Jordan Imes to find an open net just 15 minutes into the game. Purdue Fort Wayne had a scoring opportunity in the 30th minute after a Malia Velker attack, resulting in a pass that was just ahead of two teammates. The Eagles lived in the corner during the first half, taking six corner kicks. While the Mastodons were held without a corner in the half.

Audriana Rhyner had Purdue Fort Wayne's best chance for an equalizer 15 minutes into the second half, as she launched a shot attempt that was stopped by the crossbar. Zoe Greenhalge took one last attempt for the 'Dons with a line drive shot off a free kick, which was saved by the keeper in the 65th minute.

Eastern Michigan ended with six shots on goal in 13 total shots. Purdue Fort Wayne finished with three shots on goal from 10 total shots.

Purdue Fort Wayne drops to 2-2-1 and Eastern Michigan remains a perfect 4-0. The Mastodons host SIUE on Sunday (Sept. 1) at 1 p.m.

~ Feel the Rumble ~