PLATTEVILLE, WIS. –  The University of Wisconsin-Platteville women's soccer team (6-3-1) used a second half goal to take a 1-0 win over University of Dubuque (3-1-5) Wednesday night in Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium. 

Junior Sarah Liljestrand scored the lone goal of the night in the 63^rd minute. With an assist from sophomore Angelina Labrague, Liljestrand floated the shot over the keeper's head for the go-ahead goal. 

Junior Jess Morawski paced the Pioneers with two shots on the night, with both on goal.

Dubuque held a strong 18-7 advantage in shots, but just 6-5 edge in on goal. The Spartans also held an 8-2 advantage in corner kicks.

The victory marks the Pioneers' fourth shutout of the season and the Spartans first loss. Junior Marguerite Mueller collected her first clean sheet of the season and tallied six saves.

UW-Platteville will return to action on Saturday, Oct. 4 when the team kicks off conference play at UW-Stout. Game time is set for 3 p.m. 

 
*As with every UW-Platteville win this year, the Platteville A&W will be offering a free ice cream cone (with purchase) the day after the win and the Platteville Taco John's will be offering a free churro (with purchase) the day after each Pioneer win.