Dayton Flyers

Sept. 18, 2005

INDIANAPOLIS -
The University of Dayton women's soccer struggled to find its offense in a 1-0 loss to Butler University Sunday in Indianapolis. The Flyers (4-2-2) were shutout for the first time in two years as its six-match unbeaten streak was snapped by the Bulldogs (4-4-0).

Butler wasted little time in getting on the board as Meredith Buemi scored her first goal of the season in the ninth minute. She scored from six yards out to the left side past goalkeeper Niki Reed with an assist from Angie Muir.

That would be the only scoring as the Bulldogs defense puts the clamps on a slumping Flyers' offense in the upset victory. Although UD, which was receiving votes in the top 25, held a 14-10 advantage in shots, BU had the advantage in quality chances. Reed was forced to make seven saves while Butler keeper Annalise Larkin made just four in earning the shutout.

Since a 2-2 tie to then-No. 6 Virginia last Sunday, the Flyers have scored just once - that came in a 1-0 win over Wright State Thursday.

The Flyers held a 4-0 edge in corner kicks and were flagged for three offside calls. Sophomore Kristen Persichini and senior Katie Lowstuter led the Flyers with three shots each.

Dayton will have a week off before opening Atlantic 10 Conference play at Xavier next Sunday at 4:00 p.m.