Eastern Michigan Athletics
Thursday, September 18
Ypsilanti, Mich.
4:30 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
3-4-0, 1-0-0
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Buffalo
4-2-1, 0-1-0
1
2
F
Buffalo
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Eastern Mich.
0
1
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Photo by: Joey Wolter
Eastern Wins MAC Opener against Buffalo, 1-0
9/18/2025 7:51:00 PM | Soccer
Sipsock nets lone goal in 48th minute
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University soccer team took its first Mid-American Conference win of the season against the University at Buffalo with a 1-0 contest Thursday, Sept. 18, at Scicluna Field during Homecoming Week. Junior Olivia Sipsock (Medina, Ohio/Medina) scored the only goal of the match during the 48th minute while Eastern fought off a 17-4 shot margin in favor of UB.
How It Happened
After a scoreless first half, freshman Meredith Werner (Broadview Heights, Ohio/North Royalton) found Sipsock in the far left corner. Sipsock launched a high left-footed shot towards the far post, barely passing over the goalkeeper's glove to give Eastern the lead. Despite being outshot 8-3 in the second half, the Eagles defense held on to their 1-0 lead, stopping any chances of a Buffalo draw.
Game Notes
» Eastern improved to 3-4-0 overall while Buffalo fell to 5-1-0.
» Eastern improves to 1-0-0 in MAC play, Buffalo fell to 0-1-0.
» EMU winning despite being outshot by 13+ marks the first time it has done so since besting Indiana University, 2-0, Aug. 24, 2014, while being outshot, 24-8.
» The Eagles 1-0 shutout of Buffalo is their first shutout in the MAC opener since a 1-0 contest at Central Michigan University, Sept. 21, 2023.
» Redshirt junior Ella Holland's (Dunwoody, Ga./Dunwoody/Samford) eight saves were a season-high, and the fourth time in her career she's stopped eight or more shots.
» Junior Sarah Van Euwen (Avon Lake, Ohio/Avon Lake) and senior Mary Grimes (Commerce Township, Mich./Walled Lake Central HS) played all 90 minutes in the match. Van Euwen has played 90 minutes for 12 straight matches, extending to the last five games of the 2024-25 season. Grimes' full 90 is her first of the season.
» Sophomore Tayla Maddock (Camlachie, Ontario, St. Patrick's Catholic HS) made her first collegiate start.
» Sipsock's three goals in the last five matches leads the team, two of which are game-winners, including Thursday's match. Sipsock has four career game-winning goals.
Historical Notes
» Thursday's match was the 30th all-time meeting between Eastern and Buffalo. The Eagles now lead the all-time series, 12-11-7.
» Eastern has a record of 3-0-3 in the past six MAC openers. It is 16-7-6 all-time.
Up Next
Eastern Michigan is on the road to face the University of Toledo Sunday, Sept. 21, 1 p.m., for its first conference road game. Toledo leads the all-time series, 16-15-3.
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
After a scoreless first half, freshman Meredith Werner (Broadview Heights, Ohio/North Royalton) found Sipsock in the far left corner. Sipsock launched a high left-footed shot towards the far post, barely passing over the goalkeeper's glove to give Eastern the lead. Despite being outshot 8-3 in the second half, the Eagles defense held on to their 1-0 lead, stopping any chances of a Buffalo draw.
Game Notes
» Eastern improved to 3-4-0 overall while Buffalo fell to 5-1-0.
» Eastern improves to 1-0-0 in MAC play, Buffalo fell to 0-1-0.
» EMU winning despite being outshot by 13+ marks the first time it has done so since besting Indiana University, 2-0, Aug. 24, 2014, while being outshot, 24-8.
» The Eagles 1-0 shutout of Buffalo is their first shutout in the MAC opener since a 1-0 contest at Central Michigan University, Sept. 21, 2023.
» Redshirt junior Ella Holland's (Dunwoody, Ga./Dunwoody/Samford) eight saves were a season-high, and the fourth time in her career she's stopped eight or more shots.
» Junior Sarah Van Euwen (Avon Lake, Ohio/Avon Lake) and senior Mary Grimes (Commerce Township, Mich./Walled Lake Central HS) played all 90 minutes in the match. Van Euwen has played 90 minutes for 12 straight matches, extending to the last five games of the 2024-25 season. Grimes' full 90 is her first of the season.
» Sophomore Tayla Maddock (Camlachie, Ontario, St. Patrick's Catholic HS) made her first collegiate start.
» Sipsock's three goals in the last five matches leads the team, two of which are game-winners, including Thursday's match. Sipsock has four career game-winning goals.
Historical Notes
» Thursday's match was the 30th all-time meeting between Eastern and Buffalo. The Eagles now lead the all-time series, 12-11-7.
» Eastern has a record of 3-0-3 in the past six MAC openers. It is 16-7-6 all-time.
Up Next
Eastern Michigan is on the road to face the University of Toledo Sunday, Sept. 21, 1 p.m., for its first conference road game. Toledo leads the all-time series, 16-15-3.
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).
Team Stats
BUF
EMU
Goals
0
1
Shots
17
4
Shots on Goal
8
3
Saves
2
8
Corners
6
3
Fouls
4
8
Scoring Plays
Olivia Sipsock (3)
Assisted By: Meredith Werner
GOAL by EMU Sipsock, Olivia Assist by Werner, Meredith.
47:40
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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