Rockford, Ill. – St. Norbert College delivered a historic performance on the soccer field Saturday, as the women’s team posted a 12‑1 victory over Rockford University, establishing a new program record for goals in a single half. The men’s squad later secured a 1‑1 draw in a separate conference matchup.
Women’s soccer dominates
Playing at Sam Greeley Field, the Green Knights (4‑6‑1, 3‑2 NACC) erupted in the second half, netting ten goals in a single period – a first in school history – and matching the overall single‑game record of twelve goals. Senior forward Shelby Busch led the charge, completing a hat trick that capped a remarkable offensive outburst.
The game opened with a goal from Rockford’s Miley McCarty at the 13:00 mark. St. Norbert responded quickly when Addie Schneider equalized on a free kick at 37:32. Just minutes later, Busch found the net at 42:13, giving the Green Knights a 2‑1 lead at halftime.
Early in the second half, Mya Gonzalez added her third goal of the season at 48:06, extending the lead to 3‑1. Busch continued her scoring spree, followed by a quick strike from teammate Adrian, pushing the score to 5‑1. Trinity Popelka made it 6‑1 at 55:33, and Emma Daharsh scored a spectacular 25‑yard one‑touch goal shortly thereafter.
Jeana Wuchter celebrated her first career goal at 71:22, and Busch completed her hat trick to bring the tally to 9‑1. Late goals from Colleen Callaghan, Adrian, and Lexi Fredenhagen sealed the record‑setting 12‑1 final. Busch finished the night with seven points, while Adrian and Schneider each contributed five.
The Green Knights dominated possession and firepower, outshooting Rockford 48‑2. Goalkeeper Jazmin Morales recorded a single save in the first half.
Men’s soccer earns a draw
Later that day, the men’s Green Knights (4‑3‑4, 2‑1‑2 NACC) faced Rockford University at Schneider Stadium. After falling behind to an early goal by Rockford’s Omar Gutierrez at 3:43, St. Norbert rallied and equalized late in the second half.
Rockford’s goalkeeper Wesley Pritzlaff made six saves in the first half, keeping his team ahead. The breakthrough came at 78:43 when senior forward Ben Swicionis slotted home his first goal of the season, assisted by Everett Saeger and Hayden Dunn.
St. Norbert outshot Rockford 21‑1, while Pritzlaff turned away 13 attempts from the Green Knights’ attack. The 1‑1 result leaves both teams with a point as the NACC season progresses.
These back‑to‑back matchups highlight the strength of St. Norbert’s soccer programs and provide a boost to the college’s athletic reputation within the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
