Duluth, Minn. – Macalester College women's soccer team traveled to Duluth for a conference game against St. Scholastica. The Scots battled the full 90 minutes, and were able to come away with a 0-0 tie. Macalester's record is now 7-2-4 (3-1-2 MIAC).
The Scots took control within the first 10 minutes of the game, creating multiple chances and staying on the offensive. Seniors
Julia Kispert (Atherton, Calif./Menlo-Atherton),
Lucy Grochulska (Henrico, VA./Henrico), and
Lily Lorenzen (San Francisco, Calif./Urban School of San Francisco), and sophomore
Ella Short (Denver, Colo./Denver East), took chances for Macalester within those first 10 minutes. Lorenzen, junior
Mia Brisbin (Los Angeles, Calif./Crossroads School), and sophomore
Mikaely Evans (Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard South) each had chances saved by the Saints' goalkeeper and the game remained scoreless at half.
After the second half whistle blew, Grochulska's shot on frame was saved, keeping the game tied. Evans, Grochuska, and junior
Ella Thomsen (Palo Alto, Calif./Palo Alto) continued to take chances for the Scots. Just before the final whistle, Kispert and senior
Sarah Hamilton (Chanhassen, Minn./Minnetonka) each had opportunities stopped by the St. Scholastica goalkeeper, and the game ended 0-0.
Junior goalkeeper
Jocelyn Radke (Indianapolis, Ind.) made four saves in the game to shutout the Saints. The Scots' next game will be Saturday Oct 8 at 1:00 p.m. It'll be another MIAC game, on the road, against St. Catherine.