MONTGOMERY, Ill. — The Concordia University Wisconsin women's soccer team rallied from an early deficit to defeat Aurora University, 3-1, Wednesday evening at Spartan Athletic Park.
The Falcons (3-4-0, 2-1-0 NACC) fell behind early when Aurora scored in the fifth minute to give the Spartans a 1-0 advantage. CUW continued to pressure the Aurora defense throughout the opening half, recording 14 shots and five corner kicks.
The Falcons' persistence paid off just before halftime. With just 11 seconds remaining in the opening period,
Koffy'e Chappel found the back of the net off assists from
Jacey Read and
Gabbie Hetzel, sending the teams into a halftime tied at 1-1.
CUW carried the momentum into the second half, continuing to create offensive opportunities. Chappel struck again in the 70th minute, scoring her second goal of the night with an assist from Read to put the Falcons ahead, 2-1.
The Falcons added an insurance goal in the 77th minute when Hetzel found the back of the net, extending the CUW lead to 3-1. The Falcons maintained control through the final whistle to secure the conference victory.
Chappel led the Falcons offensively with two goals on six shots, while Hetzel added a goal and an assist. Read finished with two assists and nine shots, helping CUW generate 29 total shots, including 13 on goal.
The Falcons return to action at Fitting Field on Saturday, September 26 to take on Wis.-Platteville for a mid-season non-conference matchup.
