Brunswick's Blast Boosts Tigers Past Crusaders; 2-1

Saturday’s late heroics belonged to none other than two-sport standout Michelle Brunswick, who sent a blast past Capital’s goalie in the 86th minute to give the Tigers the match.

Brunswick's Blast Boosts Tigers Past Crusaders; 2-1
September 10, 2016
Box Score

BEXLEY, Ohio-- As the non-conference schedule rolls on for many teams across the country, the Wittenberg Tigers women's soccer program continued to play this portion of their schedule with yet another OAC opponent. After having a bit of a letdown earlier in the week, the Tigers regrouped and managed to produce a 2-1 road victory over Capital University on Saturday. The two victories for Wittenberg thus far this season have been anything but bland, as both have come down to last minute goals. Saturday's late heroics belonged to none other than two-sport standout Michelle Brunswick, who sent a blast past Capital's goalie in the 86th minute to give the Tigers the lead for good. The road-win puts the Tigers at 2-1-1 in 2016, as the team now looks to take on Centre College in Springfield on September 14.

GAME BREAKDOWN

  • After Capital broke the seal early on in Saturday's match, junior college transfer Jordyn Wright knotted things up at 1-1 for the Tigers at 36:37 in the first half.
  • The next 50 minutes and seven seconds in the match went without a goal, before Brunswick took matters into her own hands as the senior defender broke the tie, ultimately giving the Tigers the match.

KEY STATS

  • Wittenberg bested Capital with nine total shots on goal to the home team's five.
  • Goalkeeper Hannah Wilson improved to 2-1-1 on the season, notching four saves in the victory.
  • Brunswick, Wright, and Julia Smith all produced two shots on goal for the Tigers in Saturday's efforts.

UP NEXT

  • Wittenberg returns to Springfield to take on Centre College at Edwards-Maurer field on September 14. Kickoff is set for 7:00PM.