Madonna University Athletics

LIVONIA, Mich. - Madonna University's Madonna (8-5-0) defeated Cleary (MI) (MI) (3-7-3) 4-0 on Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Livonia, with Angelina Moraccini breaking the deadlock at 31:45 for the eventual game-winning goal. Four different players scored as Madonna improved to 5-0-0 in conference play, while Cleary (MI) fell to 1-4-1.

Angelina Moraccini converted their only shot of the match to open the scoring. Charlotte Pouget added the second goal at 38:17, with an assist from Carly Roth, to give Madonna a 2-0 halftime lead. The home side outshot Cleary (MI) 10-2 in the first half, putting six attempts on target. Pouget finished with three shots, including two on goal.

Goalkeeper Addison Beil helped preserve that advantage immediately after entering at 52:10. Two seconds later, Addison Beil stopped Evalyn Cole's attempt, the visitors' only shot on goal. Carly Roth then extended the lead to 3-0 at 55:52 off an assist from Molly Cote, adding a goal to a performance that included two assists.

Nadine Jawad completed the scoring with a penalty kick at 86:34. Eva Parker also contributed an assist, while Molly Cote put both of their shots on target. Alessia Di Nino added three attempts, two on goal, as Madonna finished with a 20-6 advantage in shots and a 13-1 edge in shots on goal. The attack produced 10 shots in each half and earned all six corner kicks, five after halftime.

Starting goalkeeper Grace McCormick earned the win, improving to 6-2-0 after playing 52:10 without facing a shot on goal. Addison Beil covered the final 37:50 and made one save to complete the combined shutout. The defense limited Cleary (MI) to two shots before halftime and four afterward, while Madonna committed just four fouls and received no cards.

The Crusaders are back in action on at home on Saturday, October 10th to take on the Blue Devils of Lawrence Tech University. Kick-off is set for 12:30 PM.