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Box Score

Kenosha, Wis. (Oct. 3, 2015) – The North Central College women's soccer team opened up conference play by defeating Carthage College 2-1, on Saturday evening at Art Keller Field.

North Central bounced back from a three game losing streak and took down CCIW rival Carthage thanks to a late Cardinal goal by Emily Gaither. The Cardinals (6-4) showed poise all evening as they overcame the injuries they were dealt and started off their conference schedule strong.

North Central and Carthage were knotted 1-1 at the half as a penalty kick goal for both sides were the only goals of the period. Caitlyn Orawiec scored her third goal of the season in the 31^st minute. Carthage (3-7) would respond with a penalty kick goal of their own in the 35^th minute as Maggie Washelesky logged her fifth goal of the season.

The second period went by without much action, with overtime looking necessary to determine a winner. That was until Emily Gaither tallied her second goal of the season and eventual game-winning goal in the 86^th minute, courtesy of a Victoria Stutzman assist. The Cardinals would hold onto their lead and begin CCIW action on a positive note.

Nicki Seiton moved up to third in the all-time saves list as she has now logged 216 in her career. The Cardinals were outshot 16-10 and 10-4 in shots on goal, but they made their shots count in the end.

North Central closes out non-conference play as they travel to the University of Dubuque on Wednesday, Oct. 7th, with game time at 7 pm.