CIS women's soccer roundup: Ridgebacks suffer heart-breaking loss in their OUA debut
OSHAWA, Ont. – The UOIT women's soccer team did not allow a goal for 88 minutes in their OUA debut on Friday afternoon, but a late strike by Western freshman Lauren Winquist spoiled the Ridgebacks party as the Mustangs walked away with the 1-0 victory.
Source: UOIT Sports Info / Photo Credit: Al Fournier
OSHAWA, Ont. – The UOIT women's soccer team did not allow a goal for 88 minutes in their OUA debut on Friday afternoon, but a late strike by Western freshman Lauren Winquist spoiled the Ridgebacks party as the Mustangs walked away with the 1-0 victory.
UOIT’s inaugural OUA game was played in front of a packed house at Vaso’s Field, with members of the Durham Region Soccer Association (DRSA) on hand to watch the historical game.
The game was scoreless heading into halftime, with Western having a slight 4-3 edge in shots.
The second half featured both sides trading opportunities, with goaltenders Melissa Linton (UOIT) and Tori Edger (Western) stopping everything that came their way.
Inching closer to full time, Lauren Winquist found a crease in the Ridgebacks defence and streaked in to scored her first career goal, beating Linton in the top corner. Winquist led all players with three shots in the match.
Edger made eight saves to pick up the shutout victory for Western while Linton made eight stops for UOIT in her OUA debut.
Kylie Bordeleau led UOIT with three shots on goal.
The Ridgebacks will be back in action on Saturday afternoon as the host the Windsor Lancers. Kick-off at Vaso’s Field is at noon.
UOIT will celebrate the women’s soccer inaugural season on Saturday, September 22 at homecoming against the Laurier Golden Hawks.
A QUICK LOOK AT THE RIDGEBACKS
Overall Record: 2-2-0
Conference Record: 0-1-0
Next Home Game: Sat. Sept. 1 vs. Windsor (12 p.m.)
*Overall record does not include club opponents