SAU storms back for 3-1 win over the Bruins
Saint Ambrose University scored three second-half goals as the Bees recovered from a 1-0 deficit to record a 3-1 victory over the Bellevue University women's soccer team on Saturday afternoon at Papillion Landing.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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Team Stats
St. Ambrose
| Game Statistics | St. Ambrose | (RV) Bellevue |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 6 (5) | 4 (1) |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Fouls | 5 | 6 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 0 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
PAPILLION, Neb. -- Saint Ambrose University scored three second-half goals as the Bees recovered from a 1-0 deficit to record a 3-1 victory over the Bellevue University women's soccer team on Saturday afternoon at Papillion Landing.
The loss dropped the Bruins to 11-3-1 on the season. Saint Ambrose improved to 11-3-3 overall.
The Bruins took a 1-0 lead as Emma Madej powered through a 1-on-1 situation to slot home a goal at the 38-minute mark of the first half. The goal, which was Madej's first career score, was assisted by Jenn Amaro.
Neither team scored the remainder of the half as BU took a 1-0 advantage into the break.
SAU tied the contest at 1-1 on a goal by Kaitlyn Brunson at the 57-minute mark.
The Bees took their first lead at 2-1 when Taylor DeSplinter found the back of the net in the 70th minute.
Brunson scored an insurance goal for SAU off a free kick in the 79th minute to make the final, 3-1.
Head Coach Tom White: "We were happy going into the second half 1-0 up and started well. We lost our focus, and Saint Ambrose capitalized on our mistakes. Now we recover and honor our Senior (Millie Hopkisson) on Wednesday."
The Bruins will host Waldorf University on Wednesday, Nov. 2, beginning at 11 a.m. at Papillion Landing on Senior Day. The match will mark the Bruins' final regular-season home game of the 2022 season.