Thursday, August 30
Minneapolis, Minn.
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Batliner lifts Blue Demons over Minnesota, 1-0
8/30/2018 8:06:00 PM | WOMEN'S SOCCER
The sophomore netted a header 26' in for her first goal this season
MINNEAPOLIS - The DePaul women's soccer team played an energetic game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Thursday evening in Minneapolis, securing a 1-0 win for their third victory of the 2018 season. This victory pushes their overall record to 3-1.Â
The Blue Demons put up six shots on the night while the Gophers had seven attempts - both teams with four shots on goal. DePaul rookie goalkeeper Mollie Eriksson made four key saves in the net to prevent Minnesota from getting on the board. The opening-half header from sophomore defender Jackie Batliner was the result of a cross from redshirt sophomore defender Avery Hay 38 yards out. The goal marked Batliner's first collegiate goal as a Blue Demon.Â
"It was very exciting to score my first collegiate goal," Batliner said."As the ball was coming at me, all I could focus on was the ball and making sure I was able to get a head on the ball. It's amazing having such a supportive group of teammates who put in so much effort and battle until the last play of the game."Â
Minnesota is the second Big Ten opponent the Blue Demons have topped this season, after recording a 3-1 victory over Illinois a week ago. Head coach Erin Chastain was pleased with her squad's performance on both sides of the ball.
"Jackie's goal was a great goal," Chastain said. "She made a great weakside run and her execution on the header was very good. Jackie finishes every play. The defensive effort was phenomenal - everyone committed to every play."
Chastain returned to her Alma Mater for the first time since 2013 seeking a win on the pitch this time as the coach of the Blue Demons.
"It's definitely emotional to be back at my alma mater," Chastain said. "I had a special experience at Minnesota and wish their program all the success in the world. But, I just love our program and the young women I coach at DePaul and it's been fun creating something special here."Â
Up Next
The Blue Demons will hit the road again and travel to Milwaukee to take on the Panthers on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. CT.Â
Scouting the Panthers
The Panthers (2-0) recorded wins against both Northern and Eastern Illinois with a score of 3-0. Milwaukee is the first Horizon League team to record a full season with not a single loss, finishing the 2017 season 16-0-4. They were the lone unbeaten team in the nation. At the end of the season, they were ranked second in the nation in goals-against average (0.285), total assists (61), assists-per-game and third in the nation in shots-per-game (19.8), save percentage (.908), and W-L-T percentage (.900).Â
Milwaukee was picked by Horizon League coaches as the favorite to win the Horizon League with 5 first-place votes. They are coached by Troy Fabiano who is in his third season. The all-time record between the Blue Demons and the Panthers is tied at 3-3.Â
Jackie Batliner says the team will enjoy the big win and will carry the momentum into Sunday's game.
Live Coverage
Sunday's match at Milwaukee will be broadcast on ESPN  and live stats can be found here. Full recaps and statistics after each match this weekend will be posted to the Women's Soccer page.Â
Social Media
For everything DePaul Women's Soccer, follow the Blue Demons across multiple social media platforms: Twitter or Instagram. Join in the conversation using #AllIn, #WeAreDePaul and #DPUwsoc
Be sure to like DePaul on Facebook and check out some of the sights and sounds around DePaul on Twitter or on Instagram.Â
Miss any of the action? Subscribe to the Blue Demons on YouTube.
The Blue Demons put up six shots on the night while the Gophers had seven attempts - both teams with four shots on goal. DePaul rookie goalkeeper Mollie Eriksson made four key saves in the net to prevent Minnesota from getting on the board. The opening-half header from sophomore defender Jackie Batliner was the result of a cross from redshirt sophomore defender Avery Hay 38 yards out. The goal marked Batliner's first collegiate goal as a Blue Demon.Â
"It was very exciting to score my first collegiate goal," Batliner said."As the ball was coming at me, all I could focus on was the ball and making sure I was able to get a head on the ball. It's amazing having such a supportive group of teammates who put in so much effort and battle until the last play of the game."Â
Minnesota is the second Big Ten opponent the Blue Demons have topped this season, after recording a 3-1 victory over Illinois a week ago. Head coach Erin Chastain was pleased with her squad's performance on both sides of the ball.
"Jackie's goal was a great goal," Chastain said. "She made a great weakside run and her execution on the header was very good. Jackie finishes every play. The defensive effort was phenomenal - everyone committed to every play."
Chastain returned to her Alma Mater for the first time since 2013 seeking a win on the pitch this time as the coach of the Blue Demons.
"It's definitely emotional to be back at my alma mater," Chastain said. "I had a special experience at Minnesota and wish their program all the success in the world. But, I just love our program and the young women I coach at DePaul and it's been fun creating something special here."Â
Up Next
The Blue Demons will hit the road again and travel to Milwaukee to take on the Panthers on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. CT.Â
Scouting the Panthers
The Panthers (2-0) recorded wins against both Northern and Eastern Illinois with a score of 3-0. Milwaukee is the first Horizon League team to record a full season with not a single loss, finishing the 2017 season 16-0-4. They were the lone unbeaten team in the nation. At the end of the season, they were ranked second in the nation in goals-against average (0.285), total assists (61), assists-per-game and third in the nation in shots-per-game (19.8), save percentage (.908), and W-L-T percentage (.900).Â
Milwaukee was picked by Horizon League coaches as the favorite to win the Horizon League with 5 first-place votes. They are coached by Troy Fabiano who is in his third season. The all-time record between the Blue Demons and the Panthers is tied at 3-3.Â
Jackie Batliner says the team will enjoy the big win and will carry the momentum into Sunday's game.
"We are all excited about (it) but now we are turning the page and looking forward to our next opponent, Milwaukee, on Sunday," Batliner said. "We have a high level of energy and we are looking to carrying that into our next game."Â
Live Coverage
Sunday's match at Milwaukee will be broadcast on ESPN  and live stats can be found here. Full recaps and statistics after each match this weekend will be posted to the Women's Soccer page.Â
Social Media
For everything DePaul Women's Soccer, follow the Blue Demons across multiple social media platforms: Twitter or Instagram. Join in the conversation using #AllIn, #WeAreDePaul and #DPUwsoc
Be sure to like DePaul on Facebook and check out some of the sights and sounds around DePaul on Twitter or on Instagram.Â
Miss any of the action? Subscribe to the Blue Demons on YouTube.
Team Stats
DEPAUL
MINN
Goals
1
0
Shots
6
7
Shots on Goal
4
4
Saves
4
3
Corners
1
3
Fouls
10
10
Scoring Plays
Batliner,Jackie (1)
Assisted By: Hay,Avery
12 sent it in from 38 yards to 8 for the
26:50
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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