WKU Soccer Drops Season Opener at North Alabama - Western Kentucky University Athletics

Saturday, February 6

Florence, AL

6 PM

Western Kentucky University

0-1-0, 0-0-0

North Alabama

1-0-0, 0-0-0

Team	1	2	Final F
Western Ky.	0	1	1
North Ala.	2	2	4

2/6/2021 9:23:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

FLORENCE, Ala. — The WKU women's soccer team fell short in its season opener on Saturday night on the road. The Lady Toppers dropped a 4-1 decision to North Alabama.

WKU's goal came from freshman Ellie Belcher on a corner kick. Fellow freshman Brina Micheels sent a long kick into the box and Belcher finished it off with a header.

"The better team won tonight," said head coach Jason Neidell. "Full credit to Coach Walker and his players. They came out aggressive and put us on our heels for most of the match. Our team battled hard in the second half, be we just didn't have enough tonight. We will use the game as a learning lesson and get back on the training field to make improvements in our play."

The Lions narrowly outshot WKU, 8-7. Annah Hopkins had two shots in the match, putting one on goal. Avery Jacobsen, Taylor Swartz, Kerragan Mulzer, and Micheels all each recorded a shot in the match as well.

Afton Schraml played all 90 minutes in goal for the Lady Toppers. She made two saves in the match.

Chelsea Moore and Emily Speidel each played significant minutes after sitting out last season due to injury. Six freshmen made their debuts in the match - Belcher, Micheels, Hopkins, Swartz, Lily Rummo and Shelbi Morrison.

The Lady Toppers return to action on Thursday, Feb. 11 at home against Bellarmine. First kick is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the WKU Soccer Complex.

How to follow the Lady Toppers: For complete information on WKU Lady Topper Soccer, visit WKUSports.com or follow the program via social media @WKU_Soccer on Twitter and Instagram.