The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team concluded their 2021 season on Oct. 28 against Central Michigan University. A tough battle between the Eagles and Chippewas on Scicluna Field in Ypsilanti concluded with the Eagles conceding a game-winning goal in the first half of extra-time.
Following a stand-still first half, sophomore forward, Amanda Cripps put the Eagles on the board first in the 49th minute of the second half. A minute after, Chesney Wargo responded with a quick goal off of a rebound to even the score for Central Michigan.
Entering the first-half of extra time, Jaelyn Dobrowolski garnered the game-winning goal for the Central Michigan Chippewas.
The defeat in the season closer ended the Eagles season with an overall record of 2-13-3, and a conference record of 1-8-2 in the Mid-American Conference.
Amanda Cripps led the Eagles with three goals on 13 shots this season. Lindsey Shira and Lexy Alston co-lead the Eagles with two assists this season.
Senior goalkeeper, Chelsea Abbotts had a total of 74 saves this season. Abbotts started in 12 games, garnering two wins throughout the season. Sophomore goalkeeper, Rebecca Przybylo appeared in seven games, starting in six. Przybylo collected 45 saves, and leads the Eagles in save percentage of 0.818%.
The Eagles now face the off-season where they will prepare for the 2022 season.
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