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Lincoln - Strong defense for the second straight match and timely goals from All-Big 12 selections Morgan Marlborough and Molly Thomas gave Nebraska a 2-0 win over Loyola Maryland on Sunday at the Nebraska Soccer Field. The Huskers improve to 2-1-0 on the season and keep their unbeaten home streak alive that dates back to October of 2008 (12-0-2).
Marlborough accounted for the game-winning goal in the 24th minute on a free kick from 25 yards out. The sophomore found a gap on the left side of the Greyhound wall that snuck inside the post and out of the reach of LMU goalkeeper Danielle Ippolito. It was the first goal of the season for Marlborough, who was named the 2009 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year last year with 49 goals (21 goals, 7 assists).
The Husker defense was stellar throughout the day in compiling its second shutout in a row. Loyola Maryland was held to zero shots in the first half and tallied only six in the match to Nebraska's 23. Senior goalkeeper Tara Macdonald (2-0-0) saved all four Greyhound shots on goal in the second half.
Despite dominating every offensive category, Nebraska was clinging to a one-goal lead as the match went into the final 20 minutes. At that time, Thomas came up with her third goal in the past two games, picking up a rebound off a Marlborough shot in the penalty box. Marlborough nearly converted her second goal of the match on a head-to-head opportunity with the goalkeeper that she fired off Ippolito's hands. Thomas was there to pick up the rebound and calmly knocked in the insurance goal to give Nebraska a 2-0 lead.
Marlborough and Thomas combined for 10 of NU's 23 shots, while sophomore Jordan Jackson had five. The Huskers had 11 shots on goal, including five from Marlborough.
Nebraska will hit the road this Saturday for its first of two matches against a Big Ten opponent this season. The Huskers will meet the Indiana Hoosiers at 11 a.m. in a game streamed live by the Big Ten Network (www.bigtennetwork.com). Nebraska's next home match will be Monday, Sept. 6 against IUPUI at Noon.