PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Despite a large advantage in shots, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville women's soccer team (1-2-1) battled Augustana (Ill.) (1-0-2) to a scoreless draw on Wednesday night inside Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium.
The Pioneers outshot the Vikings 18-1 over the course of the contest, with Augustana not attempting its first shot until late in the second half. Five of UW-Platteville's 18 tries were on goal, but Augustana's defense held strong for 90 minutes to force the draw.
In the first half, UW-Platteville had a couple scoring opportunities, including back-to-back shots in front of the net by junior
Janelle Minor and senior
Jess Morawski. Minor would later have the Pioneers' lone shot on goal in the second half.
Morawski came in off the bench and paced the team with six total shots and three shots on goal. Sophomore
Mira Petri added three shots, while Minor had a pair of tries, both on target.
In goal, senior
Marguerite Mueller collected the draw and his first shutout of the season.
The Pioneers remain at home on Saturday night against St. Olaf. Game time is set for 6 p.m.
