Baker edges BU, 2-1, ends Bruins' season

BALDWIN CITY, Kan. -- The No. 22 ranked Bellevue University women's soccer team fell to 18th ranked Baker University 2-1 on Saturday at Liston Stadium in the NAIA National Championship Opening Round.

The Bruins end their season at 14-2-3 while the Wildcats improved to 14-3-1 and advance to the NAIA National Championship final site in Decatur, Ala. on Nov. 29-Dec 3.

The Wildcats struck first when Skylar Baker beat Bellevue goalkeeper Caitlin Stier on a pass from Jordan Dolbin at 35:28 in the opening half.

Baker added to its lead just six minutes into the second half on a goal by Alix Schiraldi. Dolbin was again credited with the assist.

Meredith Shuman netted her team-high ninth goal of the season in the 75th minute of action, but the Bruins were unable to find the back of the net again, falling 2-1.

In goal, Stier recorded three saves for the Bruins while Rachel Theobald registered four saves in the win.

Baker outshot Bellevue 20-11 and were led by Dolbin who notched eight shots. Morgan Anderson paced the Bruins with four shots, two on goal.

Match Summary
Bellevue...0-1--1
Baker........1-1--2

Baker, S. Baker (J. Dolbin), 35:28
Baker, A. Schiraldi (J. Dolbin), 51:01
Bellevue, M. Shuman (unassisted), 74:17