KENOSHA, Wis. — For the first time in program history, the Parkside women's soccer team is starting GLIAC play 2-0-0. The Rangers took down the Lions of Purdue Northwest on Sunday afternoon by a final of 1-0. This marks the first time the Rangers have recorded three straight clean sheets since late October of 2014. Additionally, this is Parkside's first 4-1-1 start since that same season.
The Rangers controlled the first-half chance volume, outshooting Purdue Northwest 10-5 and putting six attempts on goal to the visitors' three while earning all four corner kicks. The Rangers finally broke through in the 44th minute. Freshman Mary Leininger was fouled from behind just inside the left edge of the box, leading to a penalty kick. Kayden Schmidt took it for the Rangers, where she tucked a low shot into the bottom right corner past a diving PNW keeper in Meta Fischer to make it 1-0. Lindsey Ferrara made three saves as Parkside took a 1-0 lead into halftime.
The second half was scoreless, leaving Parkside with a 1-0 final result. The Rangers held a 7-5 edge in shots in the half, while both teams put three attempts on goal and earned three corner kicks; Ava Rizzitano accounted for three of Parkside's shots.
Schmidt scored the game-winning goal and put two of her three shots on goal. She has scored in back-to-back matches. Ferrara recorded six saves over 90 minutes and finished with her third straight shutout. Rizzitano led the Rangers with five shots, including two on goal, and has registered at least five shots in two consecutive games. She now has a GLIAC-leading 28 shots this year. Kate Brown added four shots and also placed two on goal.
Parkside improves to 4-1-1 overall and 2-0-0 in conference play. Purdue Northwest falls to 2-3-1 overall and 0-2-0 in conference play.
Up next, the Rangers continue their homestand next week starting Friday, Sept. 18, hosting at 1 p.m. at Wood Road Soccer Field in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
To keep up with all things Rangers athletics, be sure to visit parksiderangers.com.
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