KENOSHA, Wis. – Winona State soccer opened the 2025 season with a 2-1 win at UW-Parkside.
The Warriors used a first-half goal by
Kyleigh Jannisch and a game-winner on a PK from
Madelynn Drasher in the 72nd minute to secure the season-opening victory.
How it Happened:
Winona State opened the scoring 11:39 into the game after
Madisson Watts connected with Jannisch to put WSU on the board. UW-Parkside's Carley Nolte tied it up just seven minutes later to even the score at one apiece.
The Warriors tallied six shots compared to UW-P's five in the first half and defended two corner kicks as the teams headed into the break.
WSU kept pressuring the Rangers and finally found the back of the net on a penalty kick from Drasher at the 71:02 mark. The Warrior defense held up in the game's final 19 minutes, holding off two corner kicks and allowing just one shot the rest of the game to clinch the 2-1 victory.
Statistical Comparison:
- WSU held a 12-8 advantage on shots, with 7 shots on goal compared to the Rangers three.
- Abigail Rounds earned the victory in net for WSU, garnering two saves.
- Sarah Strating picked up three shots with two on goal to lead Winona State's attack.
- Annika Groendal played all 90 minutes of the contest for the Warriors.
Winona State (1-0-0) turns their attention to Purdue Northwest as they take on the Pride in Hammond, Ind. at 10:00am on Saturday, September 13.
