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DePaul Draws with WMU to Close Non-Conference Slate
9/15/2024 5:20:00 PM | WOMEN'S SOCCER
Blue Demons tie match in the 86th minute
CHICAGO – DePaul women's soccer battled to a 1-1 draw with Western Michigan (WMU), Sunday afternoon at Wish Field. Junior forward Freya Jupp netted her third finish on the season in the 85th minute to equalize the match, rounding out the Blue Demons' 2024 non-Conference slate.
"I'm really proud of the team for executing our game plan and capitalizing on a great opportunity to secure the tie," said head coach Michele O'Brien. "Throughout the game, it was a very even match. The first half, in particular, was tightly contested. Going down on a penalty kick was unfortunate, but at halftime, the focus was on instilling belief in our team. We knew we were doing what we needed to do to win the game. The second half was about maintaining that belief, continuing to create opportunities, and trying to get behind their defense. Most importantly, it was about believing that we would score. The equalizer was crucial as we head into our conference schedule and face some tough BIG EAST opponents."
For the third time in four matches, DePaul (2-4-2) outshot its opponent, this time against WMU, 11 to 9. Three Blue Demons attempted two shots each between Jupp, Briley Hill, and Lea Eisenring. Eisenring picked up her second assist on the season and Jupp her third goal, both team highs.
Western Michigan (3-1-3) drew for the third time this seasonin seven matches, picking up just one victory in its last four matches. Graduate student Jen Blitchok led the Broncos with three shots on goal and five fouls, unable to find the back of the net. Midfielder Drew Martin picked up her first goal of the season on a penalty kick in the 40th minute.
In DePaul's most even matchup of the season, nearly every statistical category mirrors WMU, making for an even draw in Lincoln Park.
How it Happened
Western Michigan's first corner kick was denied by Elena Milam in the 4th minute, keeping the score level early.
DePaul's first opportunity came in the 13th minute when junior Nahla Dominquez fired a shot from outside the box, but she sailed it just left of the goal. Blitchok and the Broncos responded in the 15th minute with a shot deep in the box, but Milam extended her arms high to block the attempt, maintaining the deadlock.
Two corner kicks by the Blue Demons in the 12th and 25th minutes were cleared by the Broncos, resulting in two missed offensive opportunities.
Freya Jupp attempted her first shot of the game in the 26th minute, but Lauren Baofo was there to make the stop, keeping the match scoreless.
In the 35th minute, the Blue Demons nearly capitalized on a through ball, but a cross into the box was cleared by the Broncos, resetting possession.
DePaul committed a handball in the box in the 40th minute, leading to a crucial penalty kick. Junior forward Drew Martin converted for Western Michigan, putting the Broncos up 1-0.
Western Michigan appeared to double their lead in the 44th minute, but the goal was ruled out due to a handball. The half ended with the Broncos leading 1-0.
The Blue Demons opened the second half with determination, as Shayna Da Silva attempted an early shot in the 45th minute, but it was saved by Baofo.
A free-kick opportunity in the 57th minute saw Lea Eisenring send a shot wide left of the goal. In the 72nd minute, Mackenzie Lee attempted her first shot, but it was blocked by a defender and cleared to midfield, marking DePaul's ninth shot of the game.
Western Michigan's Jen Blitchok received a yellow card in the 78th minute, the first and only booking of the match for the Broncos.
In the final moments of the bout, Jupp sent home an equalizer off a brilliant pass from Lea Eisenring. Jupp's third goal of the season rounded out DePaul's non-conference slate with a 1-1 draw against WMU.
Match Notes
UP NEXT
DePaul begins its BIG EAST Conference slate with a matchup against No. 16 Xavier on Sunday, Sept. 22, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The match is set for 12 p.m. CT with coverage on the BIG EAST Digital Network and 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'm really proud of the team for executing our game plan and capitalizing on a great opportunity to secure the tie," said head coach Michele O'Brien. "Throughout the game, it was a very even match. The first half, in particular, was tightly contested. Going down on a penalty kick was unfortunate, but at halftime, the focus was on instilling belief in our team. We knew we were doing what we needed to do to win the game. The second half was about maintaining that belief, continuing to create opportunities, and trying to get behind their defense. Most importantly, it was about believing that we would score. The equalizer was crucial as we head into our conference schedule and face some tough BIG EAST opponents."
For the third time in four matches, DePaul (2-4-2) outshot its opponent, this time against WMU, 11 to 9. Three Blue Demons attempted two shots each between Jupp, Briley Hill, and Lea Eisenring. Eisenring picked up her second assist on the season and Jupp her third goal, both team highs.
Western Michigan (3-1-3) drew for the third time this seasonin seven matches, picking up just one victory in its last four matches. Graduate student Jen Blitchok led the Broncos with three shots on goal and five fouls, unable to find the back of the net. Midfielder Drew Martin picked up her first goal of the season on a penalty kick in the 40th minute.
In DePaul's most even matchup of the season, nearly every statistical category mirrors WMU, making for an even draw in Lincoln Park.
How it Happened
Western Michigan's first corner kick was denied by Elena Milam in the 4th minute, keeping the score level early.
DePaul's first opportunity came in the 13th minute when junior Nahla Dominquez fired a shot from outside the box, but she sailed it just left of the goal. Blitchok and the Broncos responded in the 15th minute with a shot deep in the box, but Milam extended her arms high to block the attempt, maintaining the deadlock.
Two corner kicks by the Blue Demons in the 12th and 25th minutes were cleared by the Broncos, resulting in two missed offensive opportunities.
Freya Jupp attempted her first shot of the game in the 26th minute, but Lauren Baofo was there to make the stop, keeping the match scoreless.
In the 35th minute, the Blue Demons nearly capitalized on a through ball, but a cross into the box was cleared by the Broncos, resetting possession.
DePaul committed a handball in the box in the 40th minute, leading to a crucial penalty kick. Junior forward Drew Martin converted for Western Michigan, putting the Broncos up 1-0.
Western Michigan appeared to double their lead in the 44th minute, but the goal was ruled out due to a handball. The half ended with the Broncos leading 1-0.
The Blue Demons opened the second half with determination, as Shayna Da Silva attempted an early shot in the 45th minute, but it was saved by Baofo.
A free-kick opportunity in the 57th minute saw Lea Eisenring send a shot wide left of the goal. In the 72nd minute, Mackenzie Lee attempted her first shot, but it was blocked by a defender and cleared to midfield, marking DePaul's ninth shot of the game.
Western Michigan's Jen Blitchok received a yellow card in the 78th minute, the first and only booking of the match for the Broncos.
In the final moments of the bout, Jupp sent home an equalizer off a brilliant pass from Lea Eisenring. Jupp's third goal of the season rounded out DePaul's non-conference slate with a 1-1 draw against WMU.
Match Notes
- The Blue Demons extended their unbeaten streak to three games.
- DePaul has out-shot its opponents in three of its last four matches.
- The Blue Demons attempted eight shots in the second half, tied for the most in a half this season.
- DePaul attempted 11 total shots, tied for the second-most in a game this season.
- Freya Jupp scored her third goal of the season, the most of any Blue Demon.
- Jupp leads the team with six points this season.
- Lea Eisenring earned her second assist of the season, the most of any Blue Demon.
- Elena Milam collected four saves, bringing her season total to 26.
- Mackenzie Lee, Grace Menser attempted their first shots of the season.
- Schuyler Riese, Elena Milam lead DePaul with 719 and 710 minutes played, respectively.
UP NEXT
DePaul begins its BIG EAST Conference slate with a matchup against No. 16 Xavier on Sunday, Sept. 22, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The match is set for 12 p.m. CT with coverage on the BIG EAST Digital Network and 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
WMU
DPU
Goals
1
1
Shots
9
11
Shots on Goal
5
4
Saves
3
4
Corners
8
4
Fouls
12
7
Scoring Plays
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Drew Martin
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Freya Jupp (3)
Assisted By: Lea Eisenring
GOAL by DPU Jupp, Freya Assist by Eisenring, Lea.
85:47
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