Orange City, Iowa- The Graceland University Women's Soccer team went up against the Northwestern University Raiders. The Yellowjackets defeated the Raiders 5-3. The Yellowjackets move to 2-0 overall on the season.

Scoring:
First Half
The Yellowjackets would get on the board first when Caitlin Lageman found the back of the net, working around the defender to put Graceland up 1-0 (21-minute mark). The Raiders would retaliate and even the score 1-1 at the 25-minute mark. Northwestern would take a one-goal advantage six minutes later (2-1). The Raiders would lead 3-1 heading into the second half with a last-minute goal.

Second Half
Skye Hernandez exploded through the defenders to find the back of the net to close the Yellowjacket's deficit (52-minute mark). Emily Carmen would take the corner kick and assist Hernandez for her second goal of the game to even the score 3-3. At the 89-minute mark, Lageman charged down the field to put the ball past the goalkeeper for her second goal and gave the Yellowjackets a 4-3 lead. Just minutes later, Graceland secured their 5-3 victory with a Mayra Gutierrez goal assisted by Chloe Montera.

Alexia Johnson would have eight key saves in the second half.

Graceland Individual Leaders
Goals: Caitlin Lageman / Skye Hernandez – 2 | Mayra Gutierrez - 1
Assists: Emily Carmen / Chloe Montera – 1
Saves: First Half: Maggie Peterson – 4 | Second Half: Alexia Johnson – 8
Shots: 25 shots | 16 on goal

Northwestern Individual Leaders-
Goals: Kylie Baccam / Taylor Brennan / Avril Baccam - 1
Assists: Avril Baccam - 1
Saves: Genesis Maldonado – 9
Shot: 17 shots | 12 on goal

Up Next
The Yellowjackets will return on the road on Saturday, August 24, when they take on the Hastings College Broncos. Kick-off is set for 5:30 pm.

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