LINCOLN, Neb. - Nebraska Wesleyan women's soccer earned a 1–1 draw against Dakota Wesleyan on Wednesday night at Abel Stadium. The Prairie Wolves (1-2-2) generated consistent offensive pressure with 14 total shots, while senior goalkeeper
Jena Schultz anchored the defense with nine saves across 90 minutes. The Tigers (0-1-3) struck first in the opening half before NWU equalized later in the period behind the relentless effort of
Emily Abeyta.
How It Happened
Dakota Wesleyan opened the scoring in the 19th minute when Hannah Petrucci finished a ball from Arielle Montanez to put the Tigers up 1–0.
The Prairie Wolves responded in the 35th minute thanks to persistent high pressure from Emily Abeyta. After a defensive clearance attempt by the DWU keeper, Abeyta blocked the ball into the back of the net, leveling the match at 1–1.
The second half saw both sides create opportunities, with Schultz making several key saves to preserve the draw. Despite six second-half shots and three corners from NWU, neither team could find a breakthrough.
Inside the Box Score
- Emily Abeyta recorded her third goal of the season and led all players with five shots and four shots on goal.
- Averie Hike added three shots, including two on frame, to keep pressure on the DWU defense.
- Emma Parker, Hannah Churchill, and Faith Forehand each tallied a shot on goal, contributing to NWU's nine total shots on target.
- Jena Schultz played the full 90 minutes in net, finishing with nine saves while allowing just one goal.
Up Next
Nebraska Wesleyan returns to action on Saturday, September 13, traveling to Mount Vernon, Iowa, for a non-conference matchup with Augustana University (Ill.) Kickoff is set for 4:00 p.m.
