DUBUQUE, Iowa - The University of Dubuque women's soccer team playing in nearly ideal Midwestern weather in mid-September would lose a hard fought battle against the UW-Oshkosh Titans 2-1 on Wednesday evening under the lights of Oyen Field. The new stands at Oyen Field are nearing completion and progress appears as if they might be ready for the fans for their next home contest.

A physical battle with UW-Oshkosh grabbing an early 2-0 lead before the Spartans collected a goal by Brooke Brodzinski assisted by Carolena Lund which narrowed the Titan lead to a goal at 33:58. Both teams played a defensive second half and limited the two squads to just three shots in the final 45 minutes of action. Brodzinski led UD with two of the teams six shots. Emma Kober, Brodzinski, Molly Schiltz each finished with a shot on goal. Cadence Martindale suffered the loss in the net, but made two saves.

The Spartans travel to face Lake Forest College on Saturday, Sept. 18 in Lake Forest, Ill. at 3:00 p.m.