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Demon Deacons Remain Unbeaten with 2-0 Victory Over Purdue
8/27/2023 3:53:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Wake Forest recorded its third clean sheet of the 2023 campaign.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Behind goals from sophomore midfielder Carly Wilson and junior forward Emily Murphy, the Wake Forest women's soccer team defeated Big Ten foe Purdue, 2-0, Sunday at Folk Field in West Lafayette, Ind.
The victory marked the Demon Deacons' (3-0-1) second-straight win and extended their unbeaten streak in regular season, non-conference matches to 20. Additionally, Sunday's win improved Wake Forest to a solid 28-14-3 against the Big Ten all-time.
Facing its first Power Five opponent this season, the Demon Deacons used a strategic offensive attack to hand the Boilermakers (2-2) their second loss of the 2023 season.
After back-and-forth action over the opening 44 minutes of play, junior midfielder Nikayla Small eluded a defender and found Wilson streaking down the left side of the pitch. Wilson then blasted a strike past the Purdue goalkeeper, notching her first-career goal and giving the Deacs a 1-0 advantage.
In the 79th minute, Small was taken down inside the 18, resulting in a Wake Forest penalty kick. Junior forward Emily Murphy fired the PK to the left corner, past the Purdue keeper, extending the Deacs' lead to 2-0.
Wake Forest then displayed its defensive prowess over the final 10 minutes of play to seal its second-consecutive victory and to remain unbeaten on the 2023 campaign.
How It Happened
Demon Deacon Details of Note
Standout Stat
Tony Time with Coach da Luz
"This was our most complete performance of the season against a strong Purdue team. We defended well at critical moments. Our passing and possession was really varied and positive. The attack was dangerous. Our goalkeepers played very well today. We are progressing game-to-game and performing well on the road is going to be really important this non-conference season." - head coach Tony da Luz
Up Next
Wake Forest will continue its two-match road swing when it travels to face Auburn on Thursday (Aug. 31) at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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The victory marked the Demon Deacons' (3-0-1) second-straight win and extended their unbeaten streak in regular season, non-conference matches to 20. Additionally, Sunday's win improved Wake Forest to a solid 28-14-3 against the Big Ten all-time.
Facing its first Power Five opponent this season, the Demon Deacons used a strategic offensive attack to hand the Boilermakers (2-2) their second loss of the 2023 season.
After back-and-forth action over the opening 44 minutes of play, junior midfielder Nikayla Small eluded a defender and found Wilson streaking down the left side of the pitch. Wilson then blasted a strike past the Purdue goalkeeper, notching her first-career goal and giving the Deacs a 1-0 advantage.
In the 79th minute, Small was taken down inside the 18, resulting in a Wake Forest penalty kick. Junior forward Emily Murphy fired the PK to the left corner, past the Purdue keeper, extending the Deacs' lead to 2-0.
Wake Forest then displayed its defensive prowess over the final 10 minutes of play to seal its second-consecutive victory and to remain unbeaten on the 2023 campaign.
How It Happened
- Purdue came out aggressive, pressuring Wake Forest's back line with a constant attack.
- Abbie Colton attempted the Demon Deacons' first shot in the seventh minute but her attempt was blocked.
- Minutes later, Purdue attempted consecutive shots but neither found the back of the net.
- Caiya Hanks had the Deacs' best shot attempt early as she fired a strike from the left wing that was saved by Purdue goalkeeper Charlotte Cyr.
- Neither side got a significant opportunity for the ensuing 20 minutes.
- Shortly after, Purdue attempted two shots, forcing goalkeeper Maddy Howard to record consecutive saves.
- With just over 90 seconds remaining in the first half, Nikayla Small found Carly Wilson who fired a shot from the left wing to notch her first-career goal.
- The Demon Deacons held a 1-0 lead at the halftime break.
- The Deacs controlled possession (62 percent) in the first half.
- Like the opening 45, the second half started as a back-and-forth affair.
- The two sides combined for four shots over the first 22 minutes of the second frame.
- Hanks attempted a shot in the 55th minute that was just saved by Purdue's keeper.
- Zara Chavoshi made her first appearance of the season in the 68th minute.
- With just over 10 minutes remaining, Small was taken down inside the 18, resulting in a penalty kick for Wake Forest.
- Murphy converted the PK, giving the Deacs a 2-0 lead.
- The Demon Deacons refused to relinquish a goal over the final 10 minutes and held on for the 2-0 victory.
Demon Deacon Details of Note
- Emily Morris made her first start of the 2023 season.
- Last season, Morris started 18 matches, scoring four goals and notching an assist.
- Carly Wilson's 44th minute goal marked the first of her career.
- Wilson is one of five returning Demon Deacons to play in all 19 matches a season ago.
- Emily Murphy scored her second goal in the Old Gold and Black.
- The tally brings her career total to 12.
- Zara Chavoshi made her first appearance of the season in the 68th minute.
- Last season, Chavoshi helped anchor the Demon Deacons' back line, logging 1329 minutes.
Standout Stat
- Wake Forest held Purdue's offense scoreless, while only allowing 12 shots (four on goal).
- Coming into Sunday, Purdue ranked No. 6 nationally with 13 assists, No. 9 with 37 points and No. 10 with 12 goals, all Big Ten-best marks.
- The Boilermakers were also third in the Big Ten with a .510 shot accuracy.
Tony Time with Coach da Luz
"This was our most complete performance of the season against a strong Purdue team. We defended well at critical moments. Our passing and possession was really varied and positive. The attack was dangerous. Our goalkeepers played very well today. We are progressing game-to-game and performing well on the road is going to be really important this non-conference season." - head coach Tony da Luz
Up Next
Wake Forest will continue its two-match road swing when it travels to face Auburn on Thursday (Aug. 31) at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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Team Stats
WFU
PUR
Goals
2
0
Shots
10
12
Shots on Goal
7
4
Saves
3
5
Corners
0
5
Fouls
14
12
Scoring Plays
Carly Wilson (1)
Assisted By: Nikayla Small
GOAL by WFU Wilson, Carly Assist by Small, Nikayla.
43:24
Emily Murphy (1)
WFU Emily Murphy PENALTY KICK GOAL.
78:38
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
mid
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
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