Purdue returns to victory in the Gophers 3-2

MINNEAPOLIS The University of Minnesota (6-4-3, 2-4-0 B1G) was unable to hold a 2-0 lead on the road with a 3-2 loss to 25th place in Purdue West Lafayette on Sunday afternoon. Sophia Boman scored a goal together Christa VanLoon at a loss.

“We’re disappointed with today’s result because any time you go half-time into a 2-0 lead, it can be a dangerous result because you can sometimes feel a little too comfortable,” head coach Erin Chastain said. “While we were preparing our group for it, Purdue came out and set the tone for the second half. We never really had anyone to step on and set the tone for us in the second half. I thought we set the tone for the first half, which is positive, but good teams with good players, do it. They’re the top 25 teams for a reason and have gotten a lot of results this season, and I really felt like we just didn’t perform in the second season half today. ”

Minnesota scored two goals in the match and first rose to the board with a penalty kick Sophia Boman In the 17th minute. The sophomore received a penalty kick Megan Gray got dirty inside the Purdue box. Boman’s penalty kick is his fourth overall this season.

VanLoon doubled their lead after 41 minutes, as he rose to head in a cross from the right wing. The first goal in Maroon and Gold came to VanLoon after great service Makenzie Langdok which he threw back Maddie Baker to VanLoon, who shot past the Purdue goalkeeper.

Purdue scored three missed wins in the second half. The first came in 64 minutes through Emily Mathews, who was her Fifth Year, after which Minnesota’s own goal tied the game 2-2 in the 71st minute. Boilermakers kept trying to force their way through on the right side and Sarah Griffith got his chance after 85 minutes, but the home side’s defense held their position and stopped the attack.

With a first-half goal pair, Minnesota has now scored 15 of its 21 goals this season in the first 45 minutes of action. In the defeat, the Gophers did not shoot, but all eight Minnesota shots hit the frame.

The next game for Maroon and Gold will be played on Thursday, October 14 on the B1G network against Illinois. The match starts at 20.00 CT.

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