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Brooke Berkowitz vs. CWRU 9-1-26
Peter Wangechi
1
Winner John Carroll JCU (1-2-0)
0
Marietta MC (1-2-0)
Winner
John Carroll JCU
(1-2-0)
1
Final
0
Marietta MC
(1-2-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
John Carroll JCU 1 0 1
Marietta MC 0 0 0

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | JCUSID

Women's Soccer Stifles Marietta for First Win of the Season

Brooke Berkowitz netted the goal early in the match in Erie

ERIE – On the heels of a tough loss less than 24 hours ago, John Carroll Women's Soccer showcased toughness.

The Blue Streaks looked improved from the day before, as the team looked more comfortable and played tighter.

In a neutral site matchup with old foe Marietta College, the Blue Streaks beat the Pios, 1-0.

The match marked the first neutral meeting of the two opponents, formerly Ohio Athletic Conference leaguemates. The teams met as part of the Herb Lauffer Memorial Women's Soccer Tournament at Penn State Behrend. JCU has now won five straight against Marietta.

The Blue Streaks pressed the Pios early, getting some opportunities within the first few minutes. In the 12th minute, the Pioneers drew a corner and headed a shot wide before JCU countered.

Brooke Berkowitz got on the board for John Carroll with her first of the season. Molly Brown provided the assist for the goal, marking JCU's second in three games. 

The teams traded high or wide shots for much of the half, though Madison Skeese made a save in the 41st minute. 

JCU got a pair of chances on net in the opening salvo of the second half, as Marietta struggled to get shots going. Midway through the half, JCU utilized a bevy of subs to keep the legs fresh for the stretch run.

The idea worked, as the Blue Streaks largely dominated the chances. The Clevelanders notched 13 shots, with five saves made by the Marietta keeper. But try as JCU might for the insurance goal, one would not go in.

However, it did not matter, as JCU kept the ball away from the Pios to prevent any chances for a freak goal. After the teams had even opportunities in the first half, the Blue Streaks' dominance shows in the second-half shot numbers, 13-0.

Head Coach Michael Marich noted the "great effort" after the match. 

"I'm excited for them to get the first win," said Marich. "It is great to see the team growing closer together each game."

Next Up
The Blue Streaks will be on the road again next weekend, playing a pair of matches in Maryland at Salisbury University. The first will be against St. Mary's College of Maryland on Saturday at 4 pm.
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