Milwaukee Defeats Wright State 3-2 in Women's Soccer Match

The UW-Milwaukee Panthers defeated the Wright State Raiders 3-2 in a women’s soccer match on Wednesday. Milwaukee secured the victory in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, following a decisive second-half performance that overcame an early deficit.

The match was a tale of two halves, defined by a frantic offensive surge from Milwaukee in the second period. While Wright State showed flashes of resilience, the Panthers’ ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities ultimately decided the outcome at the Milwaukee venue.

How did Milwaukee overcome Wright State?

Milwaukee’s comeback was fueled by a high volume of offensive pressure. According to Wright State University Athletics, the Panthers recorded 30 total shots, with 17 of those finding the target on goal. This aggressive approach contrasted sharply with Wright State’s more conservative 15 shots, only two of which were on target.

Wright State vs Milwaukee College Womens Soccer 2026 — USA College Soccer

Natalie Zodrow and Ashlyn Skinner-Barrett were the primary architects of the Milwaukee attack. Zodrow scored a goal in the 48:02 mark, assisted by Skinner-Barrett, who had previously helped deflect a blocked shot off the goal line. Skinner-Barrett also contributed a goal of her own in the second half, assisted by Denise Camarena.

The statistical breakdown of the match highlights the disparity in offensive efficiency between the two sides:

Team	Total Shots	Shots on Goal	Goals	Saves (Opponent)
Milwaukee	30	17	3	15
Wright State	15	2	2	1

Who scored for Wright State?

Wright State managed to stay competitive through efficient scoring from Addy Canter. The Raiders found the back of the net twice in the second half. Canter scored her first goal in the 52:50 mark, tapping in a redirected shot in front of the net after being assisted by Kylie Krynzel. Canter struck again later in the match to keep the Raiders within striking distance.

The Raiders’ defensive effort was anchored by goalkeeper Leigha Lauer. Wright State University Athletics reported that Lauer recorded 15 saves during her 90 minutes on the pitch, which helped prevent a larger margin of defeat for the visiting team.

What were the match stats?

The game was characterized by heavy activity in the attacking third, particularly for the home team. Emily Petring led the charge for Milwaukee, attempting 11 shots and recording six on goal. Ashlyn Skinner-Barrett also remained a constant threat, finishing the match with seven total shots and five on goal.

The match was officiated by a crew including referee Nicole Green, assistant referees Kyle Trimble and Nikola Stancevic, and alternate official Dimitrios Katsimingos. While Milwaukee dominated the shot count, the scoreline remained tight due to the high save count from the Wright State goalkeeper.

The final score as recorded by Globalsportsarchive.com confirmed the 3-2 result for the Panthers.