The Purdue Northwest Women's Soccer team wrapped up its 2025 season on the road Tuesday afternoon, falling 2-0 at Parkside in the GLIAC Tournament Quarterfinals.
The Basics
- Records: Purdue Northwest (6-10-2, 4-9 GLIAC), Wisconsin-Parkside (10-6-2, 9-3-1 GLIAC)
- Location: Carthage College – Kenosha, Wisconsin
- Attendance: 201
Inside the Numbers
- Parkside opened the scoring in the 38th minute on a goal from Emily Mikkelson, assisted by Kate Brown.
- Mikkelson struck again early in the second half in the 53rd minute, assisted by Lindsay Dahlinger, to double the Rangers' lead.
- Purdue Northwest recorded eight total shots, including six on target.
- Parkside finished with 15 total shots, five of which were on goal.
- Sophomore Meta Fischer (DeForest, Wis./DeForest) made three saves across 90 minutes of play in goal for PNW.
- The Pride earned one corner kick in the match, while the Rangers tallied eight.
- PNW was called for 12 fouls, and Parkside committed 15.
- No cautions or ejections were issued during the game.
The Breakdown
- Parkside controlled much of the opening half, generating multiple scoring chances before breaking through in the 38th minute when Emily Mikkelson finished off a pass from Kate Brown to give the hosts the advantage.
- Purdue Northwest responded with more pressure in the second half, outshooting its first-half total with six attempts on goal, but the Pride could not find an equalizer. The Rangers added insurance in the 53rd minute as Mikkelson netted her second of the afternoon.
- Despite several quality opportunities and a stronger offensive push late in the match, the Pride were unable to convert. The result closed out Purdue Northwest's 2025 campaign, as the team finished with six wins overall and four in GLIAC play.
As the season comes to an end, Purdue Northwest Athletics and the soccer program thank the seniors for their incredible dedication and resilient efforts on and off the pitch this season and throughout their careers at PNW.
