Short-handed Bruins defeat Waldorf, 1-0

FOREST CITY, Iowa -- Millie Hopkisson scored the game's lone goal to lead the Bellevue University women's soccer team, playing a man down for the final hour, to a 1-0 win over Waldorf University on Wednesday evening.

Records:

Bellevue: 6-2-0
Waldorf: 6-4-0

Recap: BU 1, Waldorf 0

In a slow-to-develop first half that saw each team record just one shot on goal, Waldorf caught the first break as Bellevue keeper Sabrina Staufenbiel was sent off following a controversial red card in the 31^st minute.

Jayda Noble came on to replace Staufenbiel in goal and Waldorf's ensuing free kick went high over the cross bar and the remainder of the half did not see another shot recorded as the game entered halftime scoreless.

The Bruins finally broke through in the 77^th minute when Millie Hopkisson scored unassisted to give BU the lead.

The Bellevue defense made the lead stand up, allowing just one more shot and conceding two corners the rest of the way.

Noble finished with a pair of saves to earn the win in her first collegiate appearance in goal.

Sara Rodriguez totaled three saves in goal for Waldorf.

Player of the Match:

Morgan McIlnay was class with her mature performance that helped limit Waldorf to create chances. Millie Hopkisson was rewarded with a goal after her consistent displays all year and Jayda Noble producing a world class save to keep us in the game.

Coach Tom White:

"I'm running out of words with this team. The desire and determination to push each other through every challenge we come up against is unbelievable. To go down to 10 players in the first half and Jayda stepping up to go in goal tells you everything about us."

Up Next:

Bellevue wraps up the fall portion of their schedule next Wednesday in Chickasha, Okla. against University of Science & Arts.