WINONA, Minn. - The University of Dubuque women's soccer team closed out the non-conference portion of their 2026 schedule on Sunday defeating the Saint Mary's University (MN) Cardinals 1-0 behind a second half goal from
Brooke Clark.
After a scoreless draw through the first 45 minutes of the game, the Spartans finally broke the draw in the 65th minute from
Brooke Clark off an assist from
Kaelyn Nash. Clark scored her first goal of the season, while Nash picked up her first assist of the season.
Both the Spartans and Cardinals were fairly evenly matched in the box score on Sunday, with the Spartans having the advantage in shots (14) and corner kicks (6). Four of the six corner kicks from the Spartans came in the second half.
Ava Hortillosa led the team in shots on goal as she had three of the eight shots that were put on frame.
Samantha Jurgens played all 90 minutes in goal for the Spartans, recording six saves and her fourth shutout of the season.
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The Spartans will open conference play on Wednesday at Oyen Field as the Coe College Kohawks come to town to face the Spartans at 5:00 p.m. The game against the Kohawks will be the Spartans homecoming game.
