MADISON, WISC. - The #3-seeded Madison College women's soccer team opened postseason play with a 1-0 win over #6-seeded Waubonsee Community College in Saturday's Region 4 Division II Tournament quarterfinal at Irwin A. & Robert D. Goodman Pitch-East. Sophomore Jerzey Ladwig netted the match's lone goal, while freshman goalkeeper Kaelyn Welch earned her fifth full time shutout of the season in propelling the WolfPack to a season-best fifth consecutive win. The Pack is now 3-0 all-time against the Chiefs, including a 4-0 road win back on September 14.

Madison College was the aggressor early as they posted four shots, including two on goal in the opening 18 minutes of the match. Not long after, Ladwig came through with her fourth scoring strike of the season. As the match moved into its 24', sophomore forward Atziry Ocampo demonstrated some superb ball skills along the right sideline before sending a pass into the penalty box. The ball was controlled by Liz Pierson, playing in just her third game since joining the team late in the season. The Janesville, Wisconsin, native dumped the ball back to the penalty arc, where Ladwig took one swing with her left leg and accurately lobbed a shot over the goalkeeper and just under the crossbar. The native of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, and transfer from UW-Parkside has scored in each of the last two outings for the WolfPack.



The action evened out after Madison College took a one-goal lead as the half finished with just one more shot on goal for the home two, while Waubonsee Community College (10-7) were denied on two shots in the final five minutes against Welch. The Monroe, Wisconsin, native, came through with four more saves in the second half, and received a little help from the crossbar on a free kick during the final minute. Welch boasts a 0.53 goals against average this season, and the WolfPack have outscored the opposition by a 45-10 margin.



The match finished with both teams producing seven total shots and the Chiefs owning a narrow 6-5 lead in shots on goal. Madison College held a slim 4-3 edge in corner kicks. Freshman Ava Schmidt led the team with two shots on goal.

Up Next:

Madison College (12-2-1) advances to the Region 4 Division II Tournament semifinals on Tuesday, November 5 and will play at #2-seeded Rock Valley College (14-2-2). The team's played to a 1-1 draw on September 18 in Madison, and the head-to-head series favors the WolfPack 9-8-2. The only prior postseason meeting came in the Region 4 Division III Championship match in 2019, and Madison College claimed the crown with a 1-0 decision. The Golden Eagles are the defending Region 4 champions and currently ranked #13 in the NJCAA Division II Poll. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. at SportsCore 2 (8800 E. Riverside Blvd.) in Loves Park, Illinois, and will be live streamed here.



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