RIPON, Wis. — The Lawrence University women's soccer team closed its regular season Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Ripon College at Hopp Stadium. The Vikings used a pair of first-half goals and a strong defensive effort to secure their 11th win of the season.
Lawrence struck early, taking the lead in the seventh minute. Kate Noonan set up Ava Elders, who finished the opportunity for her seventh goal of the season and a 1-0 Vikings advantage.
The Vikings continued to pressure the Ripon defense throughout the opening half, creating several scoring opportunities. Lawrence doubled its lead just before halftime when Emi Grill found the back of the net in the 42nd minute. Grill's second goal of the season gave the Vikings a 2-0 cushion heading into the break.
Lawrence controlled much of the first half, outshooting Ripon 10-2 and holding a 61-percent advantage in possession. The Vikings continued to limit the Red Hawks' opportunities after halftime, allowing just four shots in the second half while protecting the shutout.
Bee Brockhert started in goal and made two saves across 69:31 of action before Ally Littau took over for the final 20:29 and added two saves of her own. The pair combined for four saves in the clean sheet.
Lawrence finished with a 15-6 advantage in shots and held a 7-1 edge in corner kicks. Elders led the Vikings with four shots, while Maddie Schellinger added three attempts.
