Warriors Open Season with a Shutout of William Penn

FREMONT, Neb. – Midland University women's soccer opened up their 2023 season at home against William Penn University. The Warriors were held scoreless in the first half but battled back to earn the 4-0 shutout over the Statesmen.

It took the home team some time to find their rhythm, yielding only one of their first seven shots on target in the first frame. Defensively they were solid, holding the Statesmen in check through the first 45 minutes.

After the break, Midland found their groove with a goal in the 46th minute by Hanna Schimmer, her first collegiate goal assisted by fellow newcomer Jaya Soor.

In the 59th minute, Aminata Lewis snuck the ball past the goalie with an assist by Emily Fux to boost the lead to 2-0. Shortly thereafter, in the 61st minute, Schimmer scored her second goal of the game with an assist by Rosa Schellman. Schimmer completed her hat trick by scoring in the 62nd minute off an assist from Sydney Herren to put the Warriors on top 4-0.

Midland kept their clean sheet as they put up a solid defense, only allowing William Penn to just one shot in front of Hannah Tillison, who made the start in goal.

"We played a really good 90 minutes," said head coach Cody Bartlow. "We struggled in the first half to adjust to just taking what they were giving us. We forced too many things and tried to control the game. In the second half, we were much more dynamic. We brought our intensity up to our normal levels and just played relentlessly."

"It was a really good team win," Coach Bartlow added. "We got a lot of players experience to start the season. Quite a few freshmen got their first taste of college soccer. So, all in all, it was a great night for the program."

Midland (1-0) will be back in action on their home turf on Saturday, August 26 when they take on the York Panthers (0-0). The non-conference matchup is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. at Heedum Field in Fremont.