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Marshall University
5-0-1, 0-0-0
Miami (Ohio)
2-3-1, 0-0-0
Gandee’s Strike Seals Herd Victory Over Miami (Ohio)
9/7/2023 10:04:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Herd defeats RedHawks for first time since 2013 season
Box Score (PDF) | Swan Postgame | Championship Fund
HUNTINGTON, W.Va – "I don't have a problem with far distance shots, I love shooting from far distance."
Truer words had never been spoken from Marshall (5-0-1) senior Olivia Gandee, whose spectacular first career goal in the 84th minute sealed the Herd's fifth victory of the season.
Coach Michael Swan's side earned a hard-fought 2-0 win over Miami (Ohio) (2-2-1). With the win, the team has surpassed its victory total from a season ago. Five wins are the most by the program since 2018.
"Just a special night here, we have had several special nights this season but this was a complete performance," Coach Swan said. "We knew Miami was a tough, physical team. Our coaching staff did an amazing job with the scouting report today, and the players were fantastic."
For the full Coach Swan and Olivia Gandee post-match interview, click HERE.
Gandee's goal from 30 yards out into the upper corner of the net capped a strong second half for MU, who broke through on a 61st minute goal from Cassidy Bell off a corner. The Herd has scored four goals off set pieces in 2023.
Defensively, the backline led by goalkeeper Alexis Wolgemuth pitched its fifth clean-sheet of the year. The Herd had two shutouts in 2022.
The Herd is now unbeaten through five matches.
NEXT UP
Marshall battles Liberty (6-0) on Sunday in a battle of unbeatens. Kickoff from Hoops Family Field is set for 1:00 p.m.
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Team Stats
Cassidy Bell (2)
Assisted By: Katie Porter
GOAL by MAR Bell, Cassidy Assist by Porter, Katie.
60:47
Olivia Gandee (1)
GOAL by MAR Gandee, Olivia.
83:27
