Marian University women’s soccer (3-2-2, 0-1-0 NACC) suffered defeat in their conference opener to St. Norbert, 0-2. 
 

• St. Norbert started with a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute off a goal from Abigail Rabideau. 
• Back-to-back shots on goal from junior Emily Gordillo and senior Caitlin Traver couldn’t break through late in the first half. 
• The Sabres went into the break down 1-0, recording zero corner kicks in the half. 
• At 50:10, the Green Knights extended their lead to two with a goal from Michelle Piro. 
• Senior Brianna Guelig nearly knotted a goal for the Sabres, hitting the right woodwork at 59:36. 
• The clock ultimately hit zeroes and Marian dropped to 0-1 in NACC play.

• St. Norbert led in the shots category, with a 12-8 advantage, including 6-4 in shots on goal. 
• Both teams were even with four saves each. 
• The Sabres had seven fouls, compared to the Green Knights 12, and only had one foul in the second half.
• The 2-0 defeat marked the Sabres first time being shut-out this season. 
• The loss sent the all-time series against the Green Knights to 3-6, with the Sabres winning the two matchups prior to tonight (2023, 2024).

	Junior Emily Gordillo managed three shots, including two on goal to lead the Sabres in both categories.
	Senior Chelsea King (2-2-2) recorded four saves, her second highest total of the season.
	Senior Brianna Guelig managed two shots, one in each half.