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Husker soccer closes regular season with 4-2 over Illinois

Nebraska soccer capped off the regular season on the road at Illinois.

Nebraska soccer capped off the regular season on the road at Illinois. The Huskers dominated early on and managed to fend off the Fighting Illini to capture the 4-2 win.

All four goals by Nebraska came from four different players: Abbey Schwarz, Eleanor Dale, Lauryn Anglim and Sarah Weber. Each goal by the Huskers emerged in the first half. Anglim got the ball rolling with the first goal, which was confirmed following a video review.

Dale joined the scoresheet almost 10 minutes later, snatching her 23rd goal of the season. With the goal, Dale is now tied for third in school history for goals in a season and is four goals shy of the record set by Kim Engesser in 1998.

Anglim kept it going just about five minutes after Dale, reflecting Nebraska’s high-powered offense it’s had all season. Weber rounded out the goals in the game four minutes before halftime, pushing the Huskers’ season total to 51.

With the win, Nebraska wraps up the regular season with a record of 13-2-3. This makes it the Huskers’ best regular season since 2013 when they finished 15-3-1.

With the win, the Huskers clinched a share of the Big Ten regular season title. Nebraska now awaits its opponent for the Big Ten Quarterfinals, which it’ll host on Sunday. The time of the match and the viewing platform are to be determined.

No. 25 Nebraska soccer shuts out Purdue 2-0

The 25th-ranked Huskers played their final home game of the regular season, welcoming Purdue.

The 25th-ranked Huskers played their final home game of the regular season, welcoming Purdue. Nebraska welcomed itself back into the top 25 with a 2-0 shutout win over the Boilermakers.

The Huskers delivered volleys of shots towards Purdue in the win, finishing the match with 19 in total with 10 on goal. The Boilermakers produced 12 shots of their own, but only three on goal. Purdue’s Charlotte Cyr stood her ground as keeper, snatching eight saves, one shy of her season high. But Nebraska managed to get two goals past her.

Eleanor Dale and Sadie Waite each scored a goal on the night for the Huskers. Dale got Nebraska up early, scoring in the 13th minute, while Waite put the game away with her goal in the 81st minute. Dale continues to lead the nation in goals, pushing her season total to 22.

Dale’s goal in the win now places her in fourth in school history for goals in a season and pushes her career total to 38, which is ninth in school history.

The Huskers move to 12-2-3 on the season, making it their best season since 2013. Nebraska will conclude the regular season on the road at Illinois on Sunday. The match is set for noon and can be viewed on B1G+.

Nebraska soccer shuts out Minnesota 2-0

The Huskers traveled up to Minnesota to begin its final week of the regular season.

The Huskers traveled up to Minnesota to begin its final week of the regular season. Nebraska continued its strong season, shutting out the Golden Gophers 2-0 to improve to 11-2-3.

Minnesota outshot Nebraska in the match, 16-10, but only managed to produce two shots on goal. Keeper Sami Hauk secured both shots on goal to earn her fifth shutout of the season. The Huskers delivered six shots on goal off their 10 total shots in the match.

Sarah Weber nailed the first goal for Nebraska off her only shot on goal in the game. Weber finished with two shots in the game, one being the aforementioned goal and the other hitting the crossbar. Florence Belzile scored the second goal for Nebraska. Belzile scored off a setup by Gwen Lane and Eleanor Dale.

The Huskers will return home to face Purdue on Thursday night for its final home game of the season. The match is set for 7:05 p.m. and can be viewed on B1G+.

Husker soccer shuts out Maryland for tenth win of the season

Nebraska soccer had its Thursday match moved to an early afternoon showdown with Maryland due to the weather.

Nebraska soccer had its Thursday match moved to an early afternoon showdown with Maryland due to the weather. The Huskers responded with a 3-0 shutout over the Terrapins to snatch their 10th win of the season, their first 10-win season since 2016.

Maryland finished the match with 12 total shots and five on goal. All five shots on goal were met by Sami Hauk, who earned her fourth shutout of the season. Sarah Weber and Eleanor Dale combined for 13 shots with seven on goal for Nebraska.

Weber struck first for the Huskers, nailing her eighth goal of the season. Dale joined Weber in scoring during the second half of play. The senior scored two goals in the win, pushing her season and nation-leading total to 21. Dale is just the fifth Husker in school history to score 20-plus goals in a season and the first Husker to reach this achievement since 2009.

Nebraska is 10-2-3 with three regular-season games remaining. The team will travel up to Minnesota to clash with the Golden Gophers on Oct. 15. The match is set for 1:00 p.m. and can be viewed on B1G+.

Nebraska soccer earns win over Iowa on Senior Day

The Huskers celebrated Senior Day with a rivalry game against Iowa on Saturday afternoon.

The Huskers celebrated Senior Day with a rivalry game against Iowa on Saturday afternoon. Nebraska honored its seniors with a commanding 4-2 win over the Hawkeyes in a tense showdown.

Nebraska and Iowa delivered evenly on both fronts, with each side shooting 16 shots. Sami Hauk finished the match with six saves off the eight shots on goal she faced. Iowa’s keeper, Macy Enneking, finished with a season-high seven saves, but off 11 shots on goal, tipping the scale in Nebraska’s favor.

Eleanor Dale once again dominated the pitch, scoring two goals off seven shots, bringing her season total to 19. This is Dale’s third straight multi-goal game and her eighth of the season. Dale is now tied for seventh in school history for single-season goals and places her solely in fifth in school history for multi-goal games in a career with 11.

Sarah Weber and Briley Hill accompanied Dale in the win, each scoring a goal to give Nebraska a 3-0 lead. Dale scored her second goal in the second half, after Iowa brought the lead down to 3-2.

For Senior Day, Nebraska honored Dale, Reagan Raabe, Audra Clark and Marissa Popoola.

Nebraska moves to 9-2-3 on the season, its first nine-win season since 2018 and can reach its first 10-win season since 2016. The Huskers host Maryland on Thursday. The match is set for 7:05 p.m. and can be viewed on B1G+.

Nebraska soccer holds off Northwestern in 3-2 thriller

The Huskers kicked off the month of October with a road trip to Evanston.

The Huskers kicked off the month of October with a road trip to Evanston, Illinois, for a matchup with Northwestern. Nebraska faced a fierce battle with the Wildcats. Despite going up 2-0, the Huskers watched as Northwestern came back to tie it up with under eight minutes to play. But a quick response by Nebraska put the game away, giving it the 3-2 win.

The Wildcats outshot the Huskers, 21-16 with 11 on goal against Nebraska’s six. But goalkeeper Sami Hauk finished with a season-high eight saves in the win for the Huskers, keeping Northwestern to just the two goals. For Nebraska, Eleanor Dale continued to act as the main driving force for the team’s scoring, delivering two more goals in the victory. Dale shot the first and the last goal for the Huskers, with sophomore Briley Hill scoring the middle goal of the afternoon.

Dale’s two-goal games now puts her at 17 goals on the season, which leads the nation and places her in the top-10 for goals in a season at Nebraska. This also makes it her seventh multi-score game of the season, and her 10th in her career, tying her for fifth all-time at Nebraska.

The Huskers move to 8-2-3 on the season and will return home to clash with Iowa on Saturday. The match is set for 1:05 p.m. and can be viewed on B1G+.

Nebraska soccer ties to Rutgers 2-2

Nebraska soccer returned home following a two-match road trip out east for a showdown against Rutgers on Thursday night.

Nebraska soccer returned home following a two-match road trip out east for a showdown against Rutgers on Thursday night. The Huskers and Scarlet Knights battled it out throughout the match, but neither managed to pull away with the win, resulting in a 2-2 draw.

All four goals came in the first half, with Rutgers taking the lead each time and Nebraska responding. The Huskers’ offense continued its aggression it’s been carrying all season, finishing the match with 30 total shots, 11 on goal. So far this season, Nebraska averages 21.6 total shots per game and 10.4 shots on goal per game.

Eleanor Dale remains the Huskers’ leader offensively, scoring both goals for the team in the tie to add to her season total of 15. Dale’s goals, as mentioned earlier, helped Nebraska erase the deficits it had against Rutgers. Dale’s first goal can solely from her, but her second goal came off the assists from Ella Rudney and Emma Prososki.

Nebraska concludes the month of September 3-2-2 to bring its season record to 7-2-3. The Huskers head back out east for their next match, visiting Northwestern to start the month of October. The match begins at 2 p.m. on Oct. 1 and can be viewed on B1G+.

Husker soccer falls short against No. 4 Penn State

Husker soccer falls short against No. 4 Penn State

Nebraska soccer continued its trek out east to face its biggest test so far this season, No. 4 Penn State. On a rainy Sunday afternoon, the Huskers battled it out with the Nittany Lions in a defensive battle. Nebraska’s fight came up short as Penn State walked away with a 1-0 victory to remain undefeated.

The Nittany Lions’ only goal of the game came with just over 10 minutes left in the match. Senior Cori Dyke scored for Penn State off a free kick, which ended up being the play of the game. It was one of just three shots on goal for the Nittany Lions in the match, despite having 13 total shots. Nebraska’s stats were similar, finishing with five shots on goals off 15 total shots.

Eleanor Dale led the Huskers with six shots in the match with one on goal. Sadie Waite and Sarah Weber both finished with three shots. Waite shot two on goal while Weber shot one on goal.

The Huskers fall to 7-2-2 on the season and will return home to host Rutgers on Thursday. The match is set to begin at 7:05 p.m. and can be viewed on Big Ten Network.

Husker soccer snatches win over Ohio State

Husker soccer snatches win over Ohio State

The Nebraska soccer team continued its conference portion of the 2023 season following a 1-1 tie to Wisconsin last Friday. The Huskers traveled out to Columbus, Ohio to face off against Ohio State. Nebraska took down the Buckeyes in a close game, coming away with a 2-1 win.

Sarah Weber led the Huskers to the win, scoring both goals, one coming mere minutes after Ohio State tied the match. She also led the team with 10 shots in the match. This helped Nebraska overwhelm the Buckeyes, outshooting them 29-13.

Weber’s first goal came nearly halfway through the first half, putting in a crossing pass from Abbey Schwarz, who stole the ball to set Nebraska up. Ohio State responded late into the second half, tying the game off the foot of senior Emma Sears. Weber quickly broke the tie minutes later, scoring off another assist from Schwarz and Florence Belzile.

The team is now 7-1-2 on the season and will continue traveling east for the weekend. The Huskers will square off against No. 4 Penn State on Sunday. The match is set for noon and can be viewed on B1G+.

Nebraska soccer ties with Wisconsin 1-1

After starting off 6-1-1, the Nebraska soccer team finally entered the conference portion of the season.

After starting 6-1-1, the Nebraska soccer team finally entered the conference portion of the season. The Huskers started things off with a showdown at home against Wisconsin on Friday night. After a low-scoring match, by Nebraska standards, the Huskers ended the night with a tie, drawing to the Badgers 1-1.

Eleanor Dale again gave Nebraska a goal in the draw, scoring nation-leading number 13 just 13 minutes into the match. Dale earned her goal off an assist from junior defender Jordan Zade. However, the Huskers’ high-powered offense was tamed throughout the night, only having eight shots. This allowed Wisconsin to try and force a tie and even take the lead.

But despite the Badgers’ outshooting Nebraska, finishing with 11 shots, their equalizer didn’t occur until the 88th minute, allowing both teams to walk away with the draw.

Nebraska also saw a few historical moments in the match. It welcomed back the 2013 Big Ten Champions and even had the second-highest attendance in Barbara Hibner Stadium history, with 1,771 fans attending the match.

The Huskers are now 6-1-2 on the season and will have nearly a week of preparation for their next match. They will travel east to take on Ohio State on Thursday night. The match is set for 6 p.m. and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network.