APPLETON, Wisconsin – The Ripon women's soccer program played the final 87 minutes of its suspended match from Tuesday against Lawrence, falling to the Vikings 1-0 on Wednesday afternoon at the Banta Bowl.
 
Due to continued lightning soon after starting the match on Tuesday, Ripon (6-6-3, 1-5-1 MWC) and Lawrence (6-5-3, 5-1-1 MWC) picked up where they left off on Wednesday in a de facto doubleheader with the men's program, who also play at Lawrence on Wednesday night.
 
The Vikings were on the attack throughout the first half, totaling 11 shots (and 3 on goal) while holding Ripon without a shot in the first half. However, the Ripon defense stood tall as it was a 0-0 game heading into the second half.
 
Soon into the second stanza, Lawrence would score the only goal of the game. Kylie Melonis connected on a feed from Sophia Gaus in the 56th minute to give the Vikings a lead they would not relinquish.
 
Lawrence outshot Ripon 27-1 (11-0 on goal). Kaley Kowal had the lone Red Hawks' shot.
 
Andreanna Wilke posted 10 saves for Ripon.
 
UP NEXT: Ripon completes the road portion of its schedule on Saturday (October 28) at 11 a.m. as the Red Hawks travel to Galesburg, Illinois for a matchup at Knox.
 
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