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Huskies soccer falls at Ferris State Sunday

By Daver Karnosky 1 min read
Michigan Tech forward AK Puryear battles with a Ferris State defender during a match Sunday in Big Rapids. (Photo courtesy of Michigan Tech University)

BIG RAPIDS -- The Michigan Tech Huskies soccer team fell 2-0 at Ferris State on Sunday. The Bulldogs scored a pair of goals early in the second half.

Natalie Leavens opened the scoring at 48:17 with an assist from Haley Buckman.

Leavens added to the lead 1:38 later with an unassisted tally for her second of the game and fourth of the season.

Ferris State led in shots 19-11, including a 9-4 advantage in shots on goal.

Sophomore midfielder Sophie Rater had a pair of shots on goal while fifth-year defender Olivia Gette and junior defender Amelia Gregory also had scoring chances.

Fifth-year goalkeeper Bri Barrows made seven saves between the pipes.

Michigan Tech led in corners 3-1 and fouls 11-8.

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The Huskies return home next weekend for a single game, hosting Northern Michigan on Sunday at 12 p.m. at Kearly Stadium.

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