Becker Becomes Women’s Soccer Career Saves Leader in Loss at Wartburg

The Gustavus women’s soccer team Saturday lost 4-0 at Wartburg, dropping to 0-4 on the season. The Knights broke a scoreless draw in the 33rd minute and added three more unassisted goals for their sixth straight win to start the season.

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WAVERLEY, Iowa – The Gustavus women’s soccer team Saturday lost 4-0 at Wartburg, dropping to 0-4 on the season. The Knights broke a scoreless draw in the 33rd minute and added three more unassisted goals for their sixth straight win to start the season.

Wartburg, who received votes in the latest United Soccer Coaches national poll, outshot the Gusties 9-1 throughout the 90-minute contest. Ashley Becker (Sr., Farmington) made two saves in 71:41 of play. Becker upped her career total to 309 saves, surpassing Tara Joosten’s previous program record, which stood since 1997.  Abby Goodno (So., Little Canada) finished out the final 18:19 in goal and didn’t face a shot.

Gustavus looks to rebound 4 p.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas to start the MIAC schedule.