August 24, 2007
USI drops season opener, 6-1
Box Score: SVSU 6, USI 1
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UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich.. – The University of Southern Indiana women's soccer team lost its 2007 opener to Saginaw Valley State University, 6-1, in University Center, Michigan.
The Cardinals (1-0-0) got on the board early and often in the first half and led 4-0 at the intermission. SVSU scored at six minutes, 15:41, 19:57, and 32:38 of the first half before finishing its scoring with goals at 51:02 and 75:47 to lead 6-0.
USI (1-0-0) broke up the shutout late in the second half when sophomore midfielder
Kara Georeff (Highland, Indiana) scored her first collegiate goal at the 83:40 mark. She was assisted on the play by junior midfielder
Serena Loewenthal (Bloomington, Indiana).
The Eagles also lost a chance to even its record on Saturday when the rescheduled match with Northwood University had to be cancelled due to a scheduling conflict with the officials.
USI resumes its road swing at Western Illinois University on August 31 before opening the GLVC play at Quincy University on September 7 and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on September 8. USI opens the home half of the schedule on September 14 against Saint Joseph's College at Strassweg Field.
Ray Simmons, USI Sports Information
