University of Northern Iowa
Northern Illinois
Hochstedler Breaks Scoring Mark in 3-2 Loss to Northern Illinois
8/29/2010 8:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Aug. 29, 2010
IOWA CITY, IOWA -- The University of Northern Iowa women's soccer team allowed two second-half goals in a 3-2 defeat to Northern Illinois University on Sunday afternoon at the Iowa Tournament. UNI senior Chelsie Hochstedler scored in the 53rd minute to become UNI's all-time leading goal scorer.
UNI struck first in the match, taking the lead in the 11th minute on a corner kick by sophomore Morgan Olsen. Olsen's corner kick hit the far post and caromed into the net to put the Panthers ahead 1-0.
Northern Illinois' Kayra Thompson tied the game in the 40th minute on a rebound after a crossing pass.
Hochstedler's record-breaking goal gave the Panthers a 2-1 lead in the 53rd minute. The senior forward buried her shot into the top left corner for her 21st career goal, the most ever by a Panther soccer player. The previous record-holder was Shanon Dechant, who played at UNI from 2002-05.
UNI was unable to hold onto the lead, allowing the tying goal in the 64th minute and the game-winner in the 77th minute.
Freshman Erin Zaideman started in goal for UNI and made four saves in the match.
The Huskies outshot UNI, 21-9. Hochstedler recorded three shots, all on-goal, and freshman Claire Clark registered two shots.
UNI will return to action on Sun., Sept. 5, hosting Iowa at the Cedar Valley Soccer Complex in Waterloo. Game time has been changed to 2 p.m.
