This story was written by Michigan Tech Athletics
ST. CLOUD, Minn.---The Michigan Tech soccer team fell on the road at St. Cloud State University 1-0 in a non-conference match Sunday afternoon to wrap up the opening weekend of the 2017 season.
A goal in the 24th by St. Cloud State proved to be the only scoring in the match.
"Our team played hard and gave a great effort this afternoon against a very good St. Cloud State team", Michigan Tech Head Coach Michelle Jacob said. "We struggled this afternoon though possessing and passing the ball in the midfield which limited our scoring opportunities. I thought we did a better job playing the ball forward in the second half, but we couldn't break through for a scoring chance. We'll regroup this week and get ready for our home opener on Friday against Bemidji State."
Kylie Cleary was able to capitalize for SCSU with the penalty kick goal in the 24th minute which eventually turned into the game winning kick.
In the 74th minute, senior Taylor Archibaldhad a strike that just sailed high and with time winding down freshman Emily Zeitunian made a bid for her first collegiate goal, but it was deflected away from the net on a good save by SCSU goalie Kelsey Christian.
Dagesse, Archibald, and Zeitunian paced the Huskies offense with a shot apiece Sunday afternoon. The Huskies had the edge in corner kicks 5-3 while Hudak and Amanda Young split time in front of the net, combining for six saves. Hudak and Young each had three saves to their credit in the contest.
The Huskies will look to bounce back on Friday night when they host Bemidji State in the home opener at Sherman Field at 5 p.m.
Tech will then battle Minnesota Duluth Sunday afternoon at 12 p.m. The Huskies will also be hosting the "Kick with Kids" Free Soccer Clinic on Saturday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. and then at Sunday's match there will be a "Kick with Kids' poster signing.
