Box Score MEQUON, Wis. – The Concordia University Wisconsin women's soccer team erupted for four second-half goals to earn a 4-2 victory over Lakeland University on Saturday afternoon at Fitting Field. After trailing at halftime, the Falcons responded with a dominant offensive performance to secure the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference victory.
The Falcons controlled the attack throughout the opening half, generating 30 shots while searching for the breakthrough. However, Lakeland struck first in the 36th minute to take a 1-0 lead into the halftime break.
Concordia wasted little time responding in the second half. Jacey Read found the back of the net in the 48th minute to even the score at 1-1. Just five minutes later, Read struck again, finishing a pass from Hailey Whittow to give the Falcons a 2-1 advantage.
The offensive surge continued in the 70th minute when Koffy'e Chappel extended the lead to 3-1. Chappel finished a play assisted by Gabi Farraj and Aimie Gorman, giving the Falcons breathing room.
Gorman added another goal in the 77th minute to push the advantage to 4-1. Lakeland answered with a goal in the 82nd minute, but the Falcons held firm to close out the 4-2 victory.
Read led the Falcons with two goals, while Chappel and Gorman each added a goal. Gorman also recorded an assist, and Farraj contributed two assists. Whittow added an assist on Read's second goal.
Concordia Wisconsin finished with a commanding 50-3 advantage in shots and put 28 attempts on goal. The Falcons also earned seven corner kicks while limiting Lakeland to three shots on target.
The Falcons will look to carry their second-half momentum into their next contest at Marian at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28.
