BIG RAPIDS — The Michigan Tech soccer team suffered its third consecutive defeat Sunday afternoon as they lost 3-1 against Ferris State from Bulldogs Soccer Field.

Ferris State got on the board first with a goal two minutes into the contest when Bri Rogers received the ball off a throw-in and curled a shot into the top corner. The Bulldogs struck again in the 25th minute off a goal kick. Brandi Wagner finished past junior goaltender Amanda Young for the goal.

The Huskies (3-4-1, 0-2 GLIAC) got on the board with a goal from Gabby Sgambati in the 84th minute. Sophomore Alexis Shatrau beat her defender down the right flank and got herself into the box before sending in a low cross to Sgambati. The Sgambati got a touch in front of the net before scoring her third goal of the season.

The Huskies backline denied a long-ball opportunity for the Bulldogs (8-1-1, 2-0) and a pass from sophomore Tate Robison helped spring Shatrau down the right flank.

The Huskies took 18 total shots compared to 31 for the Bulldogs.

“We made some early mistakes that cost us three goals, but beyond that I thought we played a decent game against a solid opponent,” MTU head coach Michelle Jacob said. “It’s obviously frustrating to lose games, but we continue to improve as a team. There were a lot of players who stepped up for us today and I’m proud of those efforts.”

The Huskies host Northern Michigan (2-7, 0-2 GLIAC) at noon on Sunday, Oct. 13.

Finlandia women win

Finlandia Release

HANCOCK — It was another 90 minutes of hard work as the Finlandia University women’s soccer team beat Grace Christian 3-0 on Saturday.

“Today our focus was putting the team first,” said head coach Grace Sokolow. “As well as rising to the challenge of doing our jobs. The girls showed a lot of heart and the score line reflected that.”

In the first half, Finlandia (8-3-1) wasted no time scoring first. Senior Kirsten L’Esperance went around the defense and found the net six and a half minutes into the game.

Freshman Sam Linteo made several great saves in the first half to keep the Lions ahead. Goals from junior Katie Brown and senior Erika Lambert in the second half gave FinnU breathing room.

Finlandia had 22 shots with 14 on goal and one corner kick. Linteo finished with six saves.

Grace Christian (8-7) had eight shots with six on goal and two corner kicks. Regan Befus had 11 saves.

Finlandia visits Bethel at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Finlandia men lose

Finlandia Release

HANCOCK — Finlandia left everything on the pitch as the Finlandia University men’s soccer team dropped a hard fought 2-0 match to UW-Whitewater on Sunday at McAfee Field.

“Today we played with more discipline,” Finlandia head coach Scott Chrysafidis said. “I was pleased with our defending, especially in one-on-one situations. The guys really battled hard and kept it a close game. I was happy with our approach to the game knowing that Whitewater is a very good team.”

UW-Whitewater (12-1-1) came out quick with a shot that hit the post and deflected away about five minutes in. Finlandia stepped it up on defense blocking six shots on target.

In the second half, the Warhawks scored twice in a one minute span to get the lead. The Lions continued to battle on every possession.

Finlandia (2-9-1) finished the game with nine blocks. Sophomore Noah Raisanen had 13 saves.

Finlandia hosts Emmaus Bible at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12.