Thursday, August 29
Chicago, Ill.
4:00 P.M. CT
DePaul University
0-3-1, 0-0-0
0
vs
3
Purdue
3-1-1, 0-0-0
1
2
F
Purdue
2
1
3
DePaul
0
0
0
Blue Demons Blanked at Home Thursday Night
8/29/2024 8:20:00 PM | WOMEN'S SOCCER
DePaul drops match 3-0 at Wish Field
CHICAGO – Despite attempting just one fewer shot than Purdue, DePaul women's soccer fell to the Boilermakers in a 3-0 battle at Wish Field, Thursday night. The Blue Demons' attack resulted in their season-high in corner kicks (4), while matching their highest shot attempt total (6).
"I don't believe the scoreline reflected the game," said head coach Michele O'Brien. "It was a very even match, and that's something to hold on to. From an attacking standpoint, it was definitely one of our better games. We generated more chances, earned corner kicks, and found quality opportunities. The goals we conceded were preventable, and we know we could have done better in those moments. It was good to get a lot of subs in the game; they all made a strong case for themselves and had a real impact, which is exactly what you want to see," said coach O'Brien.
In its first of two DePaul University student-Welcome Week matches, the Blue Demons (0-3-1) played aggressively, with 56% of their touches coming on Purdue's half of the field. Purdue (3-1-1) made the most of its possessions, with five of seven shots being on target, including three that found the back of the net.
DePaul opened the match with offensive determination, driving the ball upfield with intent. The Blue Demons earned their first corner kick in the 10th minute, quickly followed by a shot attempt from Nahla Dominguez.
Just six minutes later, Mya Gardner attempted her first shot of the evening, which sailed wide left in the 16th minute.
The Boilermakers responded to the Blue Demons' early intensity with a goal in the 18th minute by Abigail Roy, marking her first finish of the season.
Purdue executed four more corner kicks between the 22nd minute and the 36th minute, with DePaul slowing its intensity. After setting up their final corner of the half, the Boilermakers found the net again, pushing their lead to two in the 36th minute before halftime.
Elena Milam kept Purdue's lead at bay in the first half, recording both of her two saves in the first 45 minutes.
Twelve minutes into the second half, the Boilermakers scored their final goal of the night on a solo effort by Gracie Dunaway, who used her right foot to slice the ball across the goal to the left side of the net.
After a flurry of substitutions for DePaul, four Blue Demons—Shayna da Silva, Tessa Fagerson, Schuyler Riese, and Freya Jupp—put up shot attempts in the final sixteen minutes but were unable to score to close the evening.
Despite the match's aggression, with 21 total fouls, there were no yellow cards, hinting at the two teams' sound competitiveness.
Match Notes
The Blue Demons are back in action on Sunday, Sept. 1, when they host the FGCU Eagles at Wish Field. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. CT, with streaming coverage on FloSports.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Soccer, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on X, Instagram and Facebook.
TICKET INFORMATION
Join DePaul Women's Soccer at Wish Field this fall! Blue Demon Soccer Supporter Memberships are on sale now, which include access to all regular season men's and women's home matches at Wish Field! Single-game tickets can be purchased at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets.
"I don't believe the scoreline reflected the game," said head coach Michele O'Brien. "It was a very even match, and that's something to hold on to. From an attacking standpoint, it was definitely one of our better games. We generated more chances, earned corner kicks, and found quality opportunities. The goals we conceded were preventable, and we know we could have done better in those moments. It was good to get a lot of subs in the game; they all made a strong case for themselves and had a real impact, which is exactly what you want to see," said coach O'Brien.
In its first of two DePaul University student-Welcome Week matches, the Blue Demons (0-3-1) played aggressively, with 56% of their touches coming on Purdue's half of the field. Purdue (3-1-1) made the most of its possessions, with five of seven shots being on target, including three that found the back of the net.
DePaul opened the match with offensive determination, driving the ball upfield with intent. The Blue Demons earned their first corner kick in the 10th minute, quickly followed by a shot attempt from Nahla Dominguez.
Just six minutes later, Mya Gardner attempted her first shot of the evening, which sailed wide left in the 16th minute.
The Boilermakers responded to the Blue Demons' early intensity with a goal in the 18th minute by Abigail Roy, marking her first finish of the season.
Purdue executed four more corner kicks between the 22nd minute and the 36th minute, with DePaul slowing its intensity. After setting up their final corner of the half, the Boilermakers found the net again, pushing their lead to two in the 36th minute before halftime.
Elena Milam kept Purdue's lead at bay in the first half, recording both of her two saves in the first 45 minutes.
Twelve minutes into the second half, the Boilermakers scored their final goal of the night on a solo effort by Gracie Dunaway, who used her right foot to slice the ball across the goal to the left side of the net.
After a flurry of substitutions for DePaul, four Blue Demons—Shayna da Silva, Tessa Fagerson, Schuyler Riese, and Freya Jupp—put up shot attempts in the final sixteen minutes but were unable to score to close the evening.
Despite the match's aggression, with 21 total fouls, there were no yellow cards, hinting at the two teams' sound competitiveness.
Match Notes
- Purdue remains unbeaten against DePaul in the all-time series, holding a 9-0 record.
- The Blue Demons drew their largest crowd of the season, with 462 spectators attending the match at Wish Field on Thursday evening.
- In their last two meetings on Thursday, Aug. 29 (2024 and 2019), Purdue defeated DePaul 3-0 both times.
- Schuyler Riese logged her fourth consecutive 90-minute performance, the only Blue Demon to do so this season.
- Sophomore Mason Hillery made her collegiate debut in goal on Thursday night.
The Blue Demons are back in action on Sunday, Sept. 1, when they host the FGCU Eagles at Wish Field. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. CT, with streaming coverage on FloSports.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Soccer, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on X, Instagram and Facebook.
TICKET INFORMATION
Join DePaul Women's Soccer at Wish Field this fall! Blue Demon Soccer Supporter Memberships are on sale now, which include access to all regular season men's and women's home matches at Wish Field! Single-game tickets can be purchased at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets.
Team Stats
PUR
DPU
Goals
3
0
Shots
7
6
Shots on Goal
5
0
Saves
0
2
Corners
11
4
Fouls
9
12
Scoring Plays
Abigail Roy (2)
Assisted By: Gracie Dunaway
GOAL by PUR Roy, Abigail Assist by Dunaway, Gracie.
18:44
Lauren Meeks (1)
Assisted By: Chiara Singarella
GOAL by PUR Meeks, Lauren Assist by Singarella, Chiara.
36:38
Gracie Dunaway (2)
GOAL by PUR Dunaway, Gracie.
57:52
Game Leaders
Players
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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