Huskers Drop 3-1 Decision at Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minn. – The Nebraska soccer team struck first against Minnesota, but lost by a 3-1 margin after the Gophers scored three unanswered goals on Thursday night at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

Sophomore Jaycie Johnson notched her ninth goal of the season in the 31st minute to give NU an early 1-0 lead. Senior Caroline Gray assisted on the goal, as Johnson knocked it in to the top right corner of the goal. Johnson took four shots for the game, two of which were on goal.

Mayme Conroy and Katie Kraeutner also contributed on offense for Nebraska. Conroy took five shots, one of which was on goal. Kraeutner managed three shots, one of which was on goal. On the defensive end, goalkeeper Kelly Schatz earned seven saves in 90 minutes of action to tie her career high.

The Gophers tied the score, 1-1, in the 42nd minute when Josee Stiever scored off an assist from Simone Kolander. Kolander also assisted on Minnesota’s second goal, as Taylor Stainbrook knocked it in to the top right corner of the goal to give the Gophers a 2-1 advantage.

In the 68th minute, Stainbrook added her second goal of the game, this time off an assist from Rashida Beal.

Nebraska falls to 5-7-2 on the season, with a 1-5-2 record in the Big Ten. Minnesota improves to 7-6-1 overall, and holds a 4-3-1 mark in conference play.

The Huskers return home to the Nebraska Soccer Field for a pair of Big Ten matches next weekend. NU faces Purdue on Friday, Oct. 17 at 4 p.m. (CT) before battling Indiana on Sunday, Oct. 19 at noon. Both games will be streamed on BTN Plus.