EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State came out hot, taking the lead two minutes into the game and then carrying a 3-0 lead into the fourth quarter to top the American University Eagles, 3-1, in their 2022 season opener. Senior forward
Julia Kraft scored the lone AU goal in the fourth quarter of the game.
QUICK NOTABLES
- Freshmen Lotta Curanz, Agustina Roffo, Frederiek Thierry, and Annie Shaw all made their collegiate debuts on Friday evening, with Curanz, Roffo, and Thierry all getting starting nods.
- Dating back to 2009, the Eagles and the Spartans have met six times and are even for the series with three wins each.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Spartans had the first opportunity to find the back of the goal in the second minute of play and capitalized on it to take the quick 1-0 lead.
- Shaw had the first shot of the game for the Eagles at the end of the first quarter but sent it just wide and MSU was able to keep their edge.
- Michigan State added two more, one right before the half, and one right after, to carry a 3-0 lead into the fourth and final quarter.
- Julia Kraft, with an assist from fellow senior Megan Hoffman, scored in the forty-eighth minute of the game to put AU on the board, 3-1.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- American and Michigan State drew even in terms of shots (8), saves (2), and penalty corners (5).
- The Spartans were able to edge the Eagles by tallying five shots on goal to AU's three.
UP NEXT
- Up next for the Eagles, they are staying in East Lansing to take on Central Michigan University on Sunday, August 28. Game time is set for 11 a.m.
- They are set to make their home opener against Delaware on Thursday, September 2 at 1 p.m.
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