Marian University women’s soccer (3-1-2, 0-0-0 NACC) battled back in the second half to tie Carroll, 1-1. 
 

• An early penalty kick allowed the Pioneers to take a 1-0 lead off a goal from Carmella Nowak.
• Marian mustered only one shot and zero shots on goal in the first half, going into the break in a one-point hole.
• Offensive production picked up in the second half for Marian, as junior Emily Gordillo recorded the first shot on goal for the Sabres at 50:40.
• Senior Brianna Guelig hit a beautiful goal from twenty yards out off the assist from senior Baylee Alvarado to tie the game at 58:44.
• In the final minute, a shot by freshman Anna Riley nearly went in, hitting the top of the woodwork, as a tie with Carroll came to fruition. 

• Carroll had an 8-7 advantage in shots, but both teams were even with four shots on goal each. 
• Marian’s lone first half shot was a season-low for a half this year. 
• The Sabres held a 5-2 advantage in corner kicks.
• Marian has now scored in six straight games, their longest stretch of scoring at least one goal in a game since the 2023 season, where they scored in 13 straight games. 
• Today’s tie put the all-time series with Carroll at 1-5-1 with the last match-up occurring in 2015. 

	Senior Brianna Guelig scored in her second straight game to tie the score in the second half.
	Senior Chelsea King (2-1-2) subbed in early, allowing zero goals while notching three saves.
	Senior Baylee Alvarado assisted on the goal from Guelig, her first of the season.