Butler earns first goal and win at Michigan State
Image credit: Butler women’s soccer/BoxOutSports.com
Playing three consecutive road matches to start the season was never going to be a cakewalk for the Butler women’s soccer team. But after drawing a ranked Notre Dame side 0-0 in South Bend and falling 1-0 at Ohio, the Bulldogs racked up their first victory Thursday evening at Michigan State.
A goal by freshman striker Caitlyn DiSarcina, Butler’s first of the regular season, lifted the visitors to the 1-0 win. Junior strike partner Paige Monaghan provided the assist. Another forward, Halle Stelbasky, continued her stellar play by uncorking six shots against the Spartans after impressing in preseason.
Freshman ‘keeper Leonie Doege recorded six saves for the Bulldogs en route to a clean sheet. She was helped by a sturdy starting back four of senior Shannon McDevitt, junior Madison Toth, redshirt sophomore Kyra Cooke and freshman Julia Leonard.
Tonight’s Starting XI at Michigan State #GODAWGS pic.twitter.com/agH6LJIjTq
— Butler Womens Soccer (@ButlerWSoccer) August 24, 2017
Next up for the Bulldogs (1-1-1) is their home opener Sunday afternoon against Bowling Green at the Sellick Bowl, where they’ll look to parlay their first win into a winning streak. Butler has several more non-conference matches scheduled with Big East play not beginning until Sept. 24.
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