By Bryce Meade, UWEC Sports Information
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) – After opening conference play last weekend with an impressive victory over University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, the UW-Eau Claire women's soccer team played the UW-Stevens Point Pointers to a 1-1 draw in double overtime Wednesday afternoon at Bollinger Field.
The Blugolds struck early when Monica Zoellner (Sr. – East Troy, WI) found the back of the net less than seven minutes into the first half, recording her third goal of the season. Eau Claire remained in control until the 64th minute, when Maddy Hardyman's goal knotted the game at one.
Neither team managed an overtime score, as the game ended 1-1. The Blugolds were able to keep the Pointers of the board in the extra period despite being outshot 3-1.
Sammy Lefaive (Sr. – Coon Rapids, MN) started in net for Eau Claire, stopping seven of eight Pointer shots on goal. Zoellner and Emily Sullivan (Jr. – Medina, MN) led the Blugolds with two shots on goal each.
Near the midway point of the season, the Blugolds sit at 4-4-1 (1-0-1). Conference play continues this Saturday as the Blugolds travel to Platteville to take on the 5-5 UW-Platteville Pioneers. Follow the action on Blugold Game Day or on the 'UWEC Blugolds' app on your mobile device.
