Story by NU Athletic Communication
The Nebraska soccer team conceded two goals in less than a minute and fell to the Michigan Wolverines, 2-1, on Thursday evening at Barbara Hibner Stadium.
That was the Huskers’ first loss of the season, and NU fell to 5-1-5 (0-1-3 Big Ten). Michigan improved to 4-6-1 (1-2-1 Big Ten).
The Big Red held the advantage in shots (24-8), shots on goal (10-5) and corner kicks (6-3) but only converted one goal, a shot into the top left of the goal by freshman Carson Bohonek in the 35th minute. Bohonek was assisted on the goal by fellow first-years Sadie Sant and Mila Brach.
Cece Villa (4-1-5) took the loss in goal, after allowing two scores by the Wolverines. Villa tallied three saves in the net.
Sant took five shots, including three on goal for Nebraska. Kayma Carpenter also had five shots and Sadie Waite added four. Sant, Ella Rudney and Ellie Felt picked up yellow cards, as Michigan had nine fouls to the Huskers’ 14.
NU was on the offensive in the first half, taking 12 shots to only three by UM. The Wolverines’ two goals came in the 48th and 49th minutes of the game, and the Big Red failed to net the equalizer despite taking 11 shots after Michigan took the lead.
Nebraska will continue play at Barbara Hibner Stadium and host the No. 8 Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday, Sept. 28. The match is set to kick off at 1:05 p.m. (CT) and will be streamed on B1G+. Fans can purchase tickets at huskers.com/tickets.