Women's Soccer Makes History
The Crown College women's soccer team made history during the school's homecoming festivities on Saturday afternoon, by defeating the University of Minnesota-Morris for the first time in the 10 year history of the program. Freshman Miranda Baltzer scored both goals for the Storm, the first in the 80th minute of the match and the second in the 102nd minute for a 2-1 double overtime victory. Junior midfielder Missy Herrity picked up both assists.
Goalkeeper Carrie Meyer was pelted with Morris shots, but came up big recording 19 saves on the day and only giving up a goal in the first half. Amber O'Connor from Morris had the unassisted goal during the 34th minute for the Lady Cougars.
Crown will return to action on Friday afternoon, October 3 as they host the Lady Knights of Martin Luther at 1 PM. The Storm men's soccer team will also host the Knights with their game slated to begin at 3 PM.
