The Purdue Northwest Women's Soccer team started the road trip weekend being shut out by Saginaw Valley State in GLIAC action on Friday afternoon, 3-0.

The Basics

Records: Purdue Northwest (5-8-2, 3-8 GLIAC), Saginaw Valley State (10-3-2, 8-2-1 GLIAC)
Location: Robert C. Braddock Field – University Center, Michigan
Attendance: 151

Inside the Numbers

• Purdue Northwest recorded eight total shots, including four on goal.
• Saginaw Valley State finished with 15 shots, nine of which were on target.
• Both teams earned five corner kicks in the match.
• Purdue Northwest sophomore goalkeeper Meta Fischer (DeForest, Wis./DeForest) made six saves playing in all 90 minutes, while Saginaw Valley State's keeper Lainey Garbarz collected four saves to secure the shutout.
• Purdue Northwest was whistled for five fouls compared to eight by Saginaw Valley State.
• One caution was issued to Purdue Northwest's junior Sofia Camarillo (Silvis, Ill./United Township) in the 62nd minute.

The Breakdown

• Saginaw Valley State opened the scoring in the 15th minute when Madi Bajis found the back of the net off assists from Rileigh Garbarz and Lauryn Fracassi.
• The Cardinals doubled their lead in the 39th minute as Abby Ellis converted a chance set up by Emily Kolodin.
• Ellis struck again in the 79th minute, adding her second goal of the match to seal the result.
• Purdue Northwest generated several attacking opportunities but could not capitalize against a well-organized Saginaw Valley defense.
• Despite maintaining balanced possession and creating set-piece chances, the Pride were unable to find a breakthrough.
• Saginaw Valley State's efficiency in the attacking third and strong defensive shape were key in earning the road victory.

Up Next

• Purdue Northwest returns to action when they travel to take on #3 Grand Valley State on Sunday, November 2 in GLIAC play. Kick-off is set for 12:00 PM CT in Allendale, Michigan.