DAYTON – Junior defender Mariella Hartmann scored her first career goal on Sunday afternoon, as the Wright State women's soccer team fell to 2-1 in a non-conference match against Valparaiso. The Raiders are now 2-4 on the season and will play again in a not-so-distant road match at the University of Dayton on Thursday evening.
 
Wright State (2-4-0) bested Valpo (3-3-0) in shots, 17-11, shots on goal, 12-10, and corner kicks, 7-3, while the Beacons put up 11 saves to the Raiders' eight. Leading WSU was Kaitlyn Eyink and Hartmann, each tallying three shots on goal. Kylie Krynzel added a new career high of three shots, while Elise Canter and Ruby Dunlevy followed, each adding two shots, both on goal. Erin Baker and Kiera Sarka split the match, taking in eight saves total.
 
Defender Kaylee Pham was the only Raider to log all 90 minutes of play. She was trailed by Eyink with 78 minutes and Canter with 68 minutes. Zara Graff and Olivia Mace each logged 64 minutes of play.
 
The Raiders outshot Valpo 10-3 in the first 45 minutes, but were topped in saves, 5-2. Though being bested in shots, the Beacons were the first on the board, as freshman midfielder Kaylee Shafer found the back of the net in the 32nd minute with an assist from Sam Gountounas.
 
Baker entered as keeper at the half, tallying six saves, matching her career best from 2021. Wright held strong defense through the half, as the Beacons added eight shots in the final 45 minutes.
 
In the 77th minute, Hartmann was fouled in the box, earning the Raiders a penalty kick. Though the PK was missed, Hartmann was quick to react, recording her career-first goal unassisted as she shot over the Valpo keeper. The game stayed close, but Valpo ultimately took home the victory as Shafer scored in the 87th minute with an assist from Addy Joiner.