Next match:
Carthage College
September 25, 2024 | 7:00 PM CST
Wednesday, September 25th, 7pm CST
Carthage College
HISTORY EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The No. 8 ranked University of Chicago men's soccer team traveled to Wisconsin to take on No. 11 ranked UW-Eau Claire with a shot at their fifth straight win. Unfortunately, for the second time this season, the Maroons struggled to get their offense going, suffering a shutout loss to the Blugolds, 1-0.
result
#8 University of Chicago – 0
#11 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
How it happened
No. 8 ranked University of Chicago (5-2) was tasked with overcoming an early 1-0 deficit in their match against No. 11 ranked UW-Eau Claire (6-0-2). The Blugolds took a total of nine shots in the first half, scoring a two-pointer just 11 minutes, 21 seconds into the first half. Meanwhile, the Maroons took just five shots in the opening period and went into halftime trailing 1-0. UW-EC's defense came out strong in the second frame, holding University of Chicago to just three shots. In total, only two of the Maroons' eight shots reached the Blugold keeper, preventing the home team from scoring, but not the tying goal that led to a 1-0 loss. Keeper Dilpal Shah stopped a career-high nine shots in the loss, and senior defender Jack Rooker led the team with three shots. University of Chicago Stat Tracker
Shots on Goal – Nick Lore & Edward Wu (1)
Goals – None
Assists – None
Saves – Dilpal Shah (9)
Who's on deck?
The Maroons will look to repeat their winning streak when they return to Wisconsin to take on Carthage on Wednesday, September 25. The match against the Firebirds is scheduled for a 7pm kickoff.
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