LIVONIA, Mich. - The Madonna University Women's Soccer Reserves defeated the Indiana Tech Warriors Reserves 7-0 on Wednesday evening at the Madonna Athletic complex to win their third game in a row; all shutouts.  Led by the scoring of Melanie Porter, who notched her third straight hat-trick, the three game win streak puts the Crusaders at 6-2 on the season.
HOW THEY HAPPENED

• Indiana Tech:  7-0 Win
  • Despite not having Emilohi Izirein in goal, due to a hand injury, the Crusaders earned a shutout.  Grace Thomas stepped in, played all 90 minutes and made five saves to earn the shutout.
  • The Crusaders dominated play throughout, taking 23 shots with 13 on goal.
  • The Crusaders' Alex Sherlock found the net in the 22^nd minute to kick of the scoring and then added a second just 6 minutes later.
  • Melanie Porter made it 3-0 just before half-time and added two more in the second half to earn the hat-trick.  She also recorded an assist.
  • Gabby Dedvukaj and Alaina Celeski chipped in with a goal and an assist each while Rachel Rubio assisted on 3 goals.

 

• Heidelberg:  5-0 Win
  • Melanie Porter led the way with 3 goals for the Crusaders.
  • Alex Sherlock scored 1 goal and assisted on another. Alaina Celeski scored 1 goal while Grace Thomas earned 2 assists and Gabby Dedvukaj had 1.
  • Goalkeeper, Emilohi Izirein made 9 saves in securing the shutout.

 

• Cornerstone:  7-0 Win
  • Melanie Porter earned a hat-trick with 3 goals for the Crusaders.
  • Alex Sherlock scored 2 goals, Grace Thomas scored a goal and added an assist, and Silvia Rios scored 1.  Rachel Rubio had 2 assists while Claire Konopatzki and Ally Zieleniewski each chipped in an assists.
  • Goalkeeper, Emilohi Izirein played all 90 minutes in the shutout.

 

• Spring Arbor:  0-1 Loss
  • Despite a mostly even game, the Crusaders were unable to muster a goal and fell 0-1.
  • Goalkeeper, Emilohi Izirein made 5 saves and allowed 1 goal.

 

• Siena Heights:  2-1 Win
  • Gabby Dedvukaj led the way with a goal and an assist.
  • Alex Sherlock scored a goal while Grace Thomas and Lauren Chaney recorded assists.
  • Goalkeeper, Emilohi Izirein made 6 saves and only allowed 1 goal in the win.

 

• MSU – Women's Club Soccer:  1-2 Loss
  • Silvia Rios scored the lone Crusader goal.
  • Emilohi Izirein kept Madonna in the game with 14 saves on the day.
  • MSU – Club scored the game winner in the 87^th minute to secure the victory.

UP NEXT

• The Crusaders return to action on Friday, October 12th at Spring Arbor at 7:00 pm.
• The following Monday, Madonna Hosts Heidelberg and then travels to Cornerstone on the 18^th.
• The Women's Soccer Reserves wrap up their season on Monday, October 22^nd when they host Alma College at 4:00 pm.