Eastern Michigan Athletics
Sunday, September 3
Richmond, KY
1 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
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Eastern Kentucky
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Photo by: Walt Middleton Photography
Soccer Edged on the Road by Eastern Kentucky
9/3/2023 3:28:00 PM | Soccer
Robinson nets her second of the year; takes over scoring lead as a freshman
RICHMOND, Ky. (EMUEagles.com) -- The Eastern Michigan University soccer team took a 1-0 lead into halftime but was unable to hold on as the host Colonels of Eastern Kentucky University tallied two goals in the second half to grab a 2-1 win at the EKU Soccer Complex in Richmond, Ky., Sunday, Sept. 3. The Eagles (0-4-2) saw freshman Kate Robinson (Madison Heights, Mich./Lamphere) net her second goal of the campaign before the Colonels (1-3-1) came from behind for their first win of the season.
How It Happened
Both teams moved up and down the pitch on a hot day in Kentucky with the hosts nearly breaking the ice in the 8' as they stole the ball, broke in on goal, and fired a shot on frame that was stopped by a sliding Ella Holland (Dunwoody, Ga./Dunwoody/Samford), who came off her line to make the save. After firing several shots of their own, the Eagles found the back of the net in the 27' and Robinson tallying the goal. On the play, Meagan Lukowski (Bay City, Mich./Bay City Western) stole the ball and move in on frame where she fired a shot that was saved by the EKU keeper. The resulting rebound came right to Robinson, who deftly shot the ball past the sliding keeper to make it 1-0 for the visitors and give EMU its first lead since a 2-1 score-line in the opener with St. Bonaventure University (match ended in a 2-2 draw).
Following the break, the hosts pulled level in the 52'. The Colonels earned a corner kick With Gretta Gunn sending the ball across the frame where Mackenzie Burdick tipped it to Kylie Fitzgerald, who slipped a shot past the EMU defense to make it 1-1. Just under 15 minutes later, in the 67', the hosts grabbed what would be the game-winning goal as Payton Payne carried the ball toward the top of the box and sent an arching shot into the upper 90, just over the fingertips of Holland, to make it 2-1.
Game Notes
» Eastern fell to 0-4-2 on the year following the loss.
» Robinson is now tied with Lukowski for the team lead in goals scored with her second of the year and takes over the lead in points as the rookie now has six on two goals and two assists.
» After being limited to shots in its previous game, EMU responded with 17 against the Colonels, including 10 on goal. Three players recorded at least three shots, including Maddie O'Farrell (Haslett, Mich./Lansing Catholic), who had four, and three each from Robinson and fellow freshman Cameryn Susey (Westerville, Ohio/Olentangy Berlin).
» Holland recorded four saves in goal for the Eagles.
Historical Notes
» EKU leads the all-time series, 1-0-0, after winning today's inaugural meeting.
NEXT UP
Two more matches await the Eagles next week with one each on the road and at home. First, Eastern will venture into the Hoosier State Thursday, Sept. 7, to take on the Mastodons of Purdue University Fort Wayne in a 7 p.m. contest at the Hefner Soccer Complex in Fort Wayne, Ind. Then, Sunday, Sept. 10, will see the Eagles return home from their six-match road trip as they are set to play host to the Beacons of Valparaiso University in a 1 p.m. match at Scicluna Field. At halftime, the program will pay tribute to Tiffanie Hollingsworth (South Lyon, Mich./South Lyon East) and Rebecca Przybylo (Canton, Mich./Plymouth) as part of Senior Day festivities.
FOLLOW US
For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, continue to visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMUSoccer) and Instagram (@EMUSoccer).
How It Happened
Both teams moved up and down the pitch on a hot day in Kentucky with the hosts nearly breaking the ice in the 8' as they stole the ball, broke in on goal, and fired a shot on frame that was stopped by a sliding Ella Holland (Dunwoody, Ga./Dunwoody/Samford), who came off her line to make the save. After firing several shots of their own, the Eagles found the back of the net in the 27' and Robinson tallying the goal. On the play, Meagan Lukowski (Bay City, Mich./Bay City Western) stole the ball and move in on frame where she fired a shot that was saved by the EKU keeper. The resulting rebound came right to Robinson, who deftly shot the ball past the sliding keeper to make it 1-0 for the visitors and give EMU its first lead since a 2-1 score-line in the opener with St. Bonaventure University (match ended in a 2-2 draw).
Following the break, the hosts pulled level in the 52'. The Colonels earned a corner kick With Gretta Gunn sending the ball across the frame where Mackenzie Burdick tipped it to Kylie Fitzgerald, who slipped a shot past the EMU defense to make it 1-1. Just under 15 minutes later, in the 67', the hosts grabbed what would be the game-winning goal as Payton Payne carried the ball toward the top of the box and sent an arching shot into the upper 90, just over the fingertips of Holland, to make it 2-1.
Game Notes
» Eastern fell to 0-4-2 on the year following the loss.
» Robinson is now tied with Lukowski for the team lead in goals scored with her second of the year and takes over the lead in points as the rookie now has six on two goals and two assists.
» After being limited to shots in its previous game, EMU responded with 17 against the Colonels, including 10 on goal. Three players recorded at least three shots, including Maddie O'Farrell (Haslett, Mich./Lansing Catholic), who had four, and three each from Robinson and fellow freshman Cameryn Susey (Westerville, Ohio/Olentangy Berlin).
» Holland recorded four saves in goal for the Eagles.
Historical Notes
» EKU leads the all-time series, 1-0-0, after winning today's inaugural meeting.
NEXT UP
Two more matches await the Eagles next week with one each on the road and at home. First, Eastern will venture into the Hoosier State Thursday, Sept. 7, to take on the Mastodons of Purdue University Fort Wayne in a 7 p.m. contest at the Hefner Soccer Complex in Fort Wayne, Ind. Then, Sunday, Sept. 10, will see the Eagles return home from their six-match road trip as they are set to play host to the Beacons of Valparaiso University in a 1 p.m. match at Scicluna Field. At halftime, the program will pay tribute to Tiffanie Hollingsworth (South Lyon, Mich./South Lyon East) and Rebecca Przybylo (Canton, Mich./Plymouth) as part of Senior Day festivities.
FOLLOW US
For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, continue to visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMUSoccer) and Instagram (@EMUSoccer).
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Team Stats
EMU
EKU
Goals
1
2
Shots
17
17
Shots on Goal
10
6
Saves
4
9
Corners
5
6
Fouls
8
9
Scoring Plays
Kate Robinson (2)
GOAL by EMU Robinson, Kate.
26:44
Kylie Fitzgerald (1)
Assisted By: Mackenzie Burdick , Gretta Gunn
GOAL by EKU Fitzgerald, Kylie Assist by Burdick, Mackenzie and Gunn, Gretta.
51:53
Payton Payne (1)
GOAL by EKU Payne, Payton.
66:24
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
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