The Butler women's soccer team opened its fall 2021 campaign with a 5-0 loss to the University of Michigan. The Bulldogs (0-1) gave up goals in the eleventh and 34th minutes to trail, 2-0, at the half. The Wolverines (1-0) added three additional goals in the second period.
Key Moment
In a quick sequence just eleven minutes into the match, Michigan's Sammi Woods sent a ball to the left side of Butler's penalty box. Teammate Nicki Hernandez quickly sent it directly in front of the goal, to Raleigh Loughman, who punched it into the back of the net for what was ultimately the winning goal.
How It Happened
Additional goals for Michigan were scored by Sarah Stratigakis, Woods, Hannah Blake, and Lily Farkas.
Bulldog Bits
·      Stephanie Rodriguez made three saves for the Bulldogs
·      Freshman goalkeeper Emma Martin made her first official appearance for Butler, making two saves
·      Alli Leonard led the Bulldogs with three shots
·      Michigan held a 15-10 advantage in shots
Up Next
On Thursday, August 26, Butler will host Northwestern University in the Sellick Bowl with a scheduled 7 PM kickoff. Three days later, on August 29, the Bulldogs will travel to Champaign, Ill., to take on their third consecutive Big Ten team, the University of Illinois.
