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Tech soccer falls to Ferris State 1-0

HOUGHTON — The Michigan Tech soccer team fell in the final GLIAC match of the season, 1-0, to Ferris State Sunday afternoon at Sherman Field. The Huskies will close the regular season on Friday in a nonconference match against Northern Michigan at home on Senior Day.

“It was a good battle and unfortunately to lose on a penalty kick hurts,” Michigan Tech Head Coach Michelle Jacob said. “We started to put numbers forward in the second half to get a goal but were unable to get on the board. Credit to Ferris State for managing the game well in the last 10 minutes and we struggled against their defense to get it forward for one last opportunity. Overall, I thought we played pretty well, but we need to continue to take care of the ball and get numbers forward when we can.”

Both teams were aggressive on offense to start the game with Ferris State (10-7, 6-3 GLIAC) getting a shot on goal away in the fourth minute off the foot of Carley Dubbert. Senior goalie Kirsen Hudak was there to make the save and then Michigan Tech (5-9-1, 2-6-1 GLIAC) quickly countered to generate a scoring chance.

In the 68th minute, the Bulldogs would pick up the only goal of Sunday’s contest. Ferris State moved the ball into the attacking third and on a shot from the far side of the field, a handball foul was called on the Huskies in the box. That set up a penalty kick opportunity for Ferris State and Bri Rogers was able to make good on the attempt, giving the Bulldogs a 1-0 edge.

Hudak made an additional 10 saves in the second half to keep the Huskies within striking distance, but with the defense of Ferris State playing back after the goal it made it difficult to get further scoring opportunities.

Friday’s kickoff against Northern Michigan is slated for 5 p.m.

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