Soccer Team Comeback Effort Falls Short in Double OT Match Against St. Scholastica

Sept. 7, 2008

The River Falls soccer team (0-4) was defeated in the second overtime, 3-2, by St. Scholastica (4-0) in a neutral site match held in Moorhead, Minn.

Trailing 2-0 only 14:37 into the first half, the Falcons never stopped working. Senior Kelly Piersak scored with an assist from junior Kristen George just before the end of the half providing a lift for the Falcons. It was Piersak's first goal of the year. RF then tied the score with a goal from freshman Eryn Lansverk assisted by sophmore Tracey Boyle. It was Lansverk's second goal of the year.

CSS scored the game winner with a goal at 101:15 in the second overtime to end the RF comeback.

Lansverk, who lead RF with five shots, narrowly missed another goal as it hit the post. Junior goalie Emily Stieler had three saves as RF was outshot for the game 10-9. This was Lansverk’s second straight game with a goal as well as George’s second straight game with an assist.

Despite the loss, Head Coach Sean McKuras is certain that his team can run with anyone. “This team has more fight in it than any team I’ve had,” said McKuras. Every healthy player on the roster contributed in the Cobber Invitational matches this weekend, providing valuable experience for all.

All four of the Falcon 2008 matches have come against undefeated opponents. The schedule does not get easier as RF begins the WIAC schedule on Saturday at 2 p.m., by hosting the reigning conference champion Eau Claire at Ramer Field.

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