Central Michigan University
Michigan
CMU Drops 3-0 Decision at Michigan
9/7/2014 12:00:00 AM | Soccer
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The long weekend finally came to an end for the Central Michigan women's soccer team. The Chippewas defeated Oakland at home on Friday, then traveled to Ann Arbor on Sunday, competing against Michigan.
Although Michigan wasn't the best result for CMU, coach Peter McGahey said, "I thought the team put out a good, gritty, hard disciplined performance tonight."
The Chippewas lost to the Michigan, 3-0, ending CMU's unbeaten streak at two games. The Chippewas are 1-3-1. Michigan, which was ranked 10th last week before back-to-back loss to San Diego and then San Diego State, is 4-2.
"We started off really well" McGahey said, also pointing out that it's difficult when the opponent punches two in back to back. "That really turns the tide, and basically at that point on we were chasing the game."
With an overall five shots from CMU, Michigan stepped in with 14 fired on the net. U-M had five corner kicks to CMU's two.
Ani Sarkisian, Nicky Waldeck and Jessica Heifetz scored for the Wolverines (4-2), and Megan Hinz earned the win goal.
Sarkisian scored 11 minutes into the game. Less than two minutes later, Waldeck scored off a Sarkisian assist to make it 2-0. Heifetz's insurance goal came with under 10 minutes remaining in the match.
CMU sophomore goalie Maddy Bunnell felt pressure all night. She had five saves in the first half and two more in the second.
Two more players to recognize were senior Laura Gosse and freshmen McKay Matheson. Gosse had two shots on goal in 58 minutes on the field. Matheson ran the field for 80 minutes and had one shot on goal.
"Overall as a team performance, it was good team effort," McGahey said, adding that the Chippewas still have work to do. "Lots to build on from today. Consistency is key."
McGahey and his team will prepare for a trip to Colorado by doing what they usually do, by getting right back to training. The Chippewas are scheduled to play Air Force (1-3) on Friday, Sept. 12, and Colorado College (2-1-2) on Sunday, Sept. 14.
