The Windsor Lancer women's soccer team suffered their first loss of the season this weekend with a 1-0 loss to the McMaster Marauders on Sunday afternoon.
Prior to the loss, the Lancers drew a 1-1 tie with the Guelph Gryphons on Saturday.
Against Guelph, the Gryphons took a one goal lead early in the second half. Striker Kristin Southgate took advantage of unmarked territory in the Lancer 18-yard box after the Windsor defence had over-committed.
Southgate came face-to-face with Lancer goaltender Rebecca Singer, and was able to slip the ball into the bottom corner of the net behind Singer.
With the game drawing to a close, Windsor rallied in the final minute of play to tie the game at one. Mereasa Brownlie jumped on a loose rebound from a Windsor throw in the Guelph box and forced a nice ball into the Guelph net for the goal.
Both teams had plenty of opportunities to put their teams on the board, but strong play from both goaltenders kept the game close. Singer made 3 solid saves for the Lancers, while Guelph's Harriet Melvin made eight for the visiting squad.
On Sunday, the Marauders' Tara Dawdy was able to take advantage of a direct free kick at the top of the 18-yard box in the second half to earn the win.
Throughout the game, the Marauders showed signs of strong possession and managed to generate seven shots on net. Singer played strong in net for the Lancers, but was unable to stop the free kick that soared above her head into the top right corner.
Windsor had a number of notable chances to get on the board in the first half with Heather Daichedt managing to dribble past the MAC defence, but was unable to convert.
Brownlie and Candace Garrod also registered a few shots a piece on net.
Lancer goaltender Singer was busy in net, recording seven saves in net.
Windsor will now face the Waterloo Warriors on Alumni Weekend this coming Saturday October 2nd at 6:00pm. Festivities include an autograph session with the team following the game, and exciting halftime contests during both the men's and women's games.
