Women’s Soccer Falls in Opening Round to Valparaiso

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa. - - Belmont University women's soccer (3-9-7) faced #6 Valparaiso (8-5-6) in the opening round of the MVC Tournament on Thursday afternoon. Overcast skies. A wet pitch, and strong winds all made the playing conditions less than ideal for each team. An early first-half goal from the Beacons was all the scoring action in the match.
 
Valparaiso scored in the eighth minute off one of their eight corner kicks in the half. Kelsie James served the ball in for Lindsey Dusatko, as she finished the play with a header.
 
Belmont showed tremendous fight and resilience in a physical match. In the second half, Belmont had opportunities for an equalizer, but failed to convert.
 
Valparaiso won the match, 1-0, and advanced to the quarterfinals of the MVC Championship.
 
Bruin Bullets

• Sarah Doyle made four saves in goal for the Bruins.
• Belmont totaled ten shots as a team.
• Maci Pekmezian led the team with three shots, with one on goal.
• Kate Virtel, Anna Sweeney, Carly Ross, Eliza Paisley, and Natalie Haverland all recorded a shot.

 
The Bruins' 2023 season ended Thursday afternoon. Belmont finished 3-9-7 on the year, under first-year head coach Kelsey Cameron.
 
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