MENOMONIE, Wis. – The UW-Stevens Point women's soccer team (7-5-5, 2-3-2) closed out the regular season with a 1-0 win at UW-Stout Polytechnic (4-9-7, 0-5-2) on Saturday.
The Blue Devils nearly broke the scoreless tie early with a shot that hit the post in the 13th minute. UWSP fired four shots on goal in the first 45, but the match remained knotted at 0-0 at the half.
Rita Danner (West Des Moines, Iowa/Waukee) put the Pointers on top in the 55th minute. Her eventual match-winner was assisted by
Emily Miner (Brookfield, Wis./Brookfield East).
Jocelyn Blahnik (De Pere, Wis./De Pere) needed just two second-half saves to post her fourth shutout of the season. UW-Stout goalkeeper Kristen Silenzi made seven saves.
The Pointers secured the five-seed in next week's WIAC Tournament and will travel to UW-Eau Claire on Tuesday (Nov. 3). The first round match is scheduled for a 5:00 p.m. start.
