Macalester vs. Loras statistics

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Loras (Ia.) spoiled Macalester's home opener Sunday, scoring the game's only goal in the 37th minute and holding off some late Mac scoring chances to defeat the Scots 1-0 in St. Paul. Loras improves to 2-0 and the Scots are now 1-1.

The match was evenly played, with Macalester out-shooting the DuHawks 13-10. Each team had several good scoring opportunities as both keepers turned away five shots on net. The Scots earned nine corner kicks, compared to three for Loras. Macalester goalkeeper Rosie Glenn-Finer (So., San Francisco, Calif. / Lick Wilmerding) registered two first half saves and three more in the second half.

Loras forward Kate Young headed in a deflected shot off the crossbar to account for the game's only goal at 36:08.

Lauryn Gutierrez (Sr., Hickory, N.C. / St. Stephen's) launched three shots, including a couple on goal, to lead the Macalester attack. Jordan Eckstein (Sr., Northampton, Mass.) had a couple late scoring chances, including a blast off the crossbar late in the match. [ view video ]

The Scots are off until Friday (Sept. 10) when they take on Nebraska Weslayan at 6:30 p.m. at Macalester Stadium.