Box Score Parkside 1, Northern Michigan 1 (2OT)
The Rangers played a single match at home this weekend against the Northern Michigan Wildcats.  The Wildcats ran away with the first matchup, winning 4-0, but it was a different story in this one.  With senior Samantha Nickell making her 2021 home debut coming off an injury, the Parkside offense appeared stronger against the Wildcats, and the Rangers were able to force a draw in the rematch.

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HOW IT HAPPENED
Kenosha.com Ranger of the Week Alexis Baker got the Rangers on the board early, scoring a free kick goal in the third minute of the game.  The free kick was caused by a red card issued to Northern Michigan's Caroline Halonen.  This left the Wildcats shorthanded for the remainder of the match.  Despite a strong attack from the Wildcats, the Rangers held the visiting team scoreless for most of the match.  It was not until the 83^rd minute that Brooke Pietila was able to find the back of the net and score for the Wildcats.  The match went through both overtimes and ended in a draw.

STATWORTHY
Baker earned her seventh goal on the year, and continues to lead the team in that category.  Freshman Mia Guyton was in goal for the Rangers tallying seven saves.  Despite being shorthanded, the Wildcats outshot the Rangers 17-3, with eight shots being on goal, while the Rangers only shot on goal was the Baker goal

WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE RANGERS
Parkside will return to Wood Road Field on Friday, Oct. 29 as part of a Parkside Soccer doubleheader.  The match begins at noon against Grand Valley State.  For information on tickets to Friday's doubleheader, as well as the remainder of the season, visit parksiderangers.com/tickets.