Women's Soccer beats Bluffton to extend winning streak

The Muskingum women's soccer team earned their third win in a row and second consecutive shutout after defeating Bluffton on Sunday afternoon, 2-0.

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (4-4), Bluffton (3-5)
• Location: Bluffton
• Game Length: 2:00

Notables

• The shutout was the third of the season for the Muskies.
• Muskingum has outscored its opponents 9-1 during its three-game winning streak.

The Breakdown

• The Muskies got the scoring started within the first minute of the game with sophomore Natalie Woodward scoring the opening goal of the game off a punt assist from junior goalie Katie Bodenmiller making the score, 1-0. The assist is Bodenmiller's first of her career.
• Woodward got her second of the game in the 33rd minute off an assist from freshman Bekah Knight to make it the final score 2-0.
• Woodward led the Muskie attack with three shots and two goals on the afternoon.
• Junior Mary Double had two shots with one on goal for the Muskies.
• Freshman Kaitlin Dawson and sophomore Maddie Wirtley each added one shot.
• Bodenmiller played 75 minutes in frame for the Muskies and made four saves.
• Freshman Paige Stringfellow finished the last 15 minutes in goal and made two saves.
• Leading the Beavers attack was Maddie Huffman with five shots and three on goal.
• Nina McGinn had two shots for the Beavers.
• Taylor Steinke also added two shots for Bluffton.
• Beavers goalkeeper Sienna Sullivan made three saves in goal.
• The Beavers ended the game outshooting the Muskies, 14-9.

What's Next

• The Muskingum women's soccer team next travel to Latrobe, Pa. to take on St. Vincent on Friday, September 27. Game time is set for 5:00 p.m. at UPMC Field.