ASHLAND, Wis. – The Northland College Women's Soccer team fell 2-0 to Bethany Lutheran College in Upper Midwest Athletic Conference play Saturday night in Ashland, Wis. Junior keeper
Elysabeth Lough had a season-high 16 saves in the loss to the Vikings.
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The LumberJills held strong against the second-highest-scoring offense in the UMAC. The Vikings scored in the 22
nd minute after converting on a penalty kick. In the first half, BLC totaled 11 shots with Lough saving four of them. Seven minutes into the second half Bethany Lutheran doubled its lead with a goal from Ashley Casper. In the 84
th minute, the Jills had their first shot with a long-distance crack from Reece Geller ending up in the arms of the keeper. Lough had a crazy second half with 12 saves ending the night with 16.
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The Jills continue UMAC play Tuesday as they travel to St. Paul, Minn., to take on the University of Northwestern.
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Northland College is an NCAA Division III institution located in Ashland, WI. The LumberJacks and LumberJills sponsor 14 varsity sports and compete in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference, Midwest Lacrosse Conference, and the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.