Being Scrappy at St. Bens

For anybody who was at our snowy game this past weekend in St. Joseph, you know that the Gustie Women's soccer team was looking pretty awesome. Between our stellar Gustie tempo and grit in the box, we were working together phenomenally. One of our main goals is to improve with each game throughout the season. It's not fun to play well and not get the result we want but it is great to know that this team is getting stronger and stronger! Shoutout to all the parents and fans who came up to support us in the slushy snow!

                

ST. JOSEPH, Minn. – Playing in a wintery mix of snow and rain Saturday afternoon, the Gustavus women’s soccer team lost a 2-0 decision at Saint Benedict, falling to 2-10 overall and 1-5 in the MIAC. Saint Ben’s is now 7-2-2 overall and remains unbeaten in the league at 4-0-1.

Neither team was able to net a goal in the first half with the shots even at five apiece. In the 66th minute, the Bennies took advantage of a corner kick by knocking around a couple chances in a congested goal area. Ashley Becker (Sr., Farmington), who finished the game with 10 saves, stopped the initial shot off the corner kick but the Bennies scored on the rebound.

With just over 10 minutes remaining in the game, the home team was able to add an insurance goal to seal the victory. Saint Ben’s outshot the Gusties 13-6 in the final 45 minutes.

Gustavus next hosts Bethel at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.