Sunday, November 10
Kalamazoo, MI
2:00pm
11-2-7, 5-1-5
0
vs
5
No. 1 Western Michigan
13-1-6, 8-0-3
1
2
F
Buffalo
0
0
0
Western Mich.
1
4
5
Bulls Fall to Western Michigan in MAC Championship Game
11/10/2024 4:46:00 PM | Women's Soccer
KALAMAZOO, MI – The University at Buffalo women's soccer team fell to Western Michigan 5-0 in the Mid-American Conference Tournament finals on Sunday afternoon at the WMU Soccer Complex.
The Broncos had the first scoring opportunity of the day in the ninth minute as Ava Beckett drilled a shot from deep, but MAC Goalkeeper of the Year Lexie Thompson made a fantastic leaping save to punch the ball out of play.
Buffalo then went on the offensive in the 23rd minute as Kaylin Ricci took a free kick and put a good strike on it but the WMU defense knocked it away, and then on the ensuing free kick, Ellie Simmons played a great ball to the back post where Kaya Schultz charged in and one-timed a shot that sailed high and over the crossbar.
Later, in the 30th minute, Carolyn Hinkle slid a ball through into the box and Ashley Reyes ripped a shot on target, but Lauren Boafo made a good save and Sarah Woods was there for the rebound but her shot attempt missed wide left.
The Broncos broke through in the 38th minute as they drew a foul just outside the box and Abby Werthman delivered a strike past a leaping Thompson into the top left corner of the net to give WMU a 1-0 lead at the half.
It was all Western Michigan in the second half as they exploded for four goals to secure the championship.
Buffalo had three players named to the All-Tournament team: Kaylin Ricci, Kaya Schultz and Frederique St.-Jean.
The Bulls end the 2024 season with a 11-2-7 overall record. Playing their final game for the Bulls were Ricci, Schultz, Olivia Bizzoni, Arianna Zumpano, Moa Andersson, Rebecca Winslow, Kelly Severini and Ashleigh Fortunate.
For all the latest on UB women's soccer, follow @UBWomensSoccer on Twitter/X and Instagram and like the UB Women's Soccer Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Blue & White Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
The Broncos had the first scoring opportunity of the day in the ninth minute as Ava Beckett drilled a shot from deep, but MAC Goalkeeper of the Year Lexie Thompson made a fantastic leaping save to punch the ball out of play.
Buffalo then went on the offensive in the 23rd minute as Kaylin Ricci took a free kick and put a good strike on it but the WMU defense knocked it away, and then on the ensuing free kick, Ellie Simmons played a great ball to the back post where Kaya Schultz charged in and one-timed a shot that sailed high and over the crossbar.
Later, in the 30th minute, Carolyn Hinkle slid a ball through into the box and Ashley Reyes ripped a shot on target, but Lauren Boafo made a good save and Sarah Woods was there for the rebound but her shot attempt missed wide left.
The Broncos broke through in the 38th minute as they drew a foul just outside the box and Abby Werthman delivered a strike past a leaping Thompson into the top left corner of the net to give WMU a 1-0 lead at the half.
It was all Western Michigan in the second half as they exploded for four goals to secure the championship.
Buffalo had three players named to the All-Tournament team: Kaylin Ricci, Kaya Schultz and Frederique St.-Jean.
The Bulls end the 2024 season with a 11-2-7 overall record. Playing their final game for the Bulls were Ricci, Schultz, Olivia Bizzoni, Arianna Zumpano, Moa Andersson, Rebecca Winslow, Kelly Severini and Ashleigh Fortunate.
For all the latest on UB women's soccer, follow @UBWomensSoccer on Twitter/X and Instagram and like the UB Women's Soccer Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Blue & White Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
Team Stats
BUF
WMU
Goals
0
5
Shots
13
18
Shots on Goal
4
8
Saves
3
4
Corners
4
3
Fouls
5
8
Scoring Plays
Abby Werthman (12)
GOAL by WMU Werthman, Abby.
37:04
Jaden Peck (3)
Assisted By: Jen Blitchok , Abby Werthman
GOAL by WMU Peck, Jaden Assist by Blitchok, Jen and Werthman, Abby.
54:48
Abby Werthman (12)
Assisted By: Jen Blitchok , Madi Canada
GOAL by WMU Werthman, Abby Assist by Blitchok, Jen and Canada, Madi.
56:05
Abby Werthman (12)
Assisted By: Jaden Peck , Jen Blitchok
GOAL by WMU Werthman, Abby Assist by Peck, Jaden and Blitchok, Jen.
81:13
Jen Blitchok (17)
Assisted By: Abby Werthman , Madi Canada
GOAL by WMU Blitchok, Jen Assist by Werthman, Abby and Canada, Madi.
86:46
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
mid
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
M
/ Women's SoccerD/M
/ Women's Soccer
M/F
/ Women's Soccer
F/M
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's Soccer
D/M
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's SoccerM
/ Women's Soccer
D
/ Women's Soccer
D
/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's SoccerM
/ Women's Soccer
F
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