The Dordt University women's soccer team extended its unbeaten streak in conference play with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the College of Saint Mary (Neb.) on Saturday afternoon at the Defender Soccer Complex.
Junior forward
Joslyn Terpstra netted the game's lone goal in the 38th minute, capitalizing on a rebound off a hard shot by
Karinna Tel that deflected off CSM goalkeeper Jenna Brown.
Dordt (5-3-2, 4-0-1 GPAC) controlled possession and tempo throughout, outshooting the Flames 18-10, including a 14-6 advantage in shots on goal. Tel led the offensive charge with eight shots, five of which were on target, while Terpstra added five shots and four on goal.
Goalkeeper
Lydia Zylstra (5-3-2) anchored the defense with six saves, earning her fourth shutout of the season. The back line, led by
Hayden Jennett,
Lameese Batarseh,
Katie Schaupp and
Abby Worthy, held firm against a late push from College of Saint Mary (3-9, 2-3 GPAC), who managed seven second-half shots but couldn't find the equalizer.
By the Numbers:
- Dordt held a 14-6 advantage in shots on-goal, 18-10 in total shots
- 20 Defenders saw action in the contest as Head Coach Payton Chitwood went to his bench often as temps were in the upper 80's most of the match
- five different Dordt players had at least one shot on-goal
- CSM was led by Jimena Estrada Gomez with two shots on-goal; four other Flames' players had one shot on-goal
- Jenna Brown (2-5) made 13 saves
Defender Notes:
- Dordt extends its unbeaten streak to five matches
- the Defenders have shutout their last four opponents and have not given up a goal for 402 minutes (since early 2nd half of Midland match)
- Dordt picked up three more points in the GPAC standings and leads the conference with 13
- the Defenders have won four straight matches against College of Saint Mary and improve to 9-13-1 all-time
- Dordt has totaled 10+ shots on-goal in five matches
- Terpstra netted her third goal and 10th point of the season
- Tel recorded her fourth assist
- Zylstra pushed her save total to 58, second most in the GPAC
Up Next:
- Dordt begins a two-match road swing on Wednesday, Oct. 8 against Morningside; kickoff at 8pm
