VALPARAISO, Ind. (8-23-26) - Sophomore
Emma Henry posted her second goal of the season and assisted on junior
Sam Sickinger's game-winning tally while graduate student
Avery Mondoux scored her first career goal in a Detroit Mercy uniform as the Titans outlasted Valparaiso 3-2 on Sunday afternoon at Brown Field/Warren G. Hoger Track.
Sophomore
Izzy Rener picked up her first win in goal in a Detroit Mercy (2-2) uniform, making a save.
Mondoux got UDM on the board first in the 24th minute with a long-range strike from 15 yards out into the upper 90 for a 1-0 lead.
After a disallowed goal, the Titans wouldn't be denied as Henry converted a penalty kick, giving UDM a 2-0 lead in the 28th minute.
Valpo got on the board in the 43rd minute to trail 2-1 at the half.
In the 68th minute, Henry broke down the right side and slotted a pass over to Sickinger, who hit a shot into the upper 90, moving the Titans ahead 3-1.
Valpo would not go away, pulling within a goal just two minutes later at 3-2.
UDM's defense stood tall over the final 20 minutes to secure their first road win of the season.
Detroit Mercy returns to Titan Field for a match against cross-town rival Wayne State on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m.
