CLEVELAND - The Cleveland State women's soccer team suffered a tough 2-1 defeat against Wright State on a rainy Saturday night in downtown Cleveland. The Green and White have now dropped three straight, falling to 2-3-0 in Horizon League play.
THE GAME
The Raiders opened up a 1-0 lead at the 25:04 mark of the first half off of an Olga Massombo goal.
The Cleveland State defense held strong during the remaining 20 minutes of the opening half, trailing 1-0 heading into the intermission of Saturday's #HLWSOC match.
Wright State tacked on another goal in the opening seven minutes of the second half, as Maddie Mitchell notched a score for the Raiders, assisted by Lauren Borchert.
Down 2-0 with time running out, Rylee Bussen peppered the back of the net for the Green and White, her first score of the season. Lina Feltovich assisted Bussen on the goal, recording her first assist of the 2021 campaign.
The Vikings had one more chance to tie it up, as Essence Canady's shot in the 87th minute sailed just high of the crossbar.
Cleveland State recorded 14 shots on the evening, including five on-goal. The Green and White recorded six corner kicks and committed seven fouls to Wright State's nine.
Kyla Valaitis earned the start in goal, seeing four shots on-goal, recording two saves.
UP NEXT
The Vikings hit the road for a match against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies on Thursday, Oct. 7. Game time is set for 7 p.m.
