Saturday, September 19
Dayton, OH
5 PM
Wright State University
3-5-1, 1-0-0
1
vs
0
Robert Morris
3-4-1, 0-1-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Morris | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wright St. | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Photo by: Addyson Olsen
Dunford’s Goal Lifts Wright State Past Robert Morris
9/19/2026 8:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer
DAYTON – Chloe Dunford scored the lone goal of the match in the second half as the Wright State women's soccer team opened Horizon League play with a 1-0 victory over Robert Morris on Saturday evening at Alumni Field.
Wright State (3-5-1, 1-0 HL) will make the quick trip west to IU Indy for its first Horizon League road test of 2026. First touch in Indianapolis is slated for 7 p.m.
After a scoreless first half, the Raiders broke through in the 54th minute. Caitlin Burger and Olivia Stroud combined to set up Dunford, who found the back of the net for her third goal of the season to give Wright State a 1-0 advantage.
The Raiders controlled much of the opening 45 minutes, holding a 6-2 edge in shots while limiting the Colonials to just one shot on goal. Olivia Stroud recorded Wright State's lone shot on target of the first half, forcing a save from Robert Morris goalkeeper Emma Cameron.
Robert Morris increased the pressure after halftime, registering 10 second-half shots, but Leigha Lauer and the Raider defense stood firm. Lauer made five of her six saves in the final 45 minutes, including stops on Madison Sievering, Ava Trethewey, Sydney Chontos, Sophia Cucchetti and Fiona Fraser to preserve the shutout.
Wright State generated several chances to add insurance late in the match. Ruby Dunlevy and Taliah Pellizzari each put shots on target in the closing minutes, but Cameron kept the Colonials within striking distance with a pair of saves.
Lauer finished the night with six saves to earn the shutout victory, while Cameron recorded three saves for Robert Morris.
In the box score, Wright State led Robert Morris in shots (13-12), shots on goal (4-6), possession percentage (59-41) and corner kick opportunities (1-1). Dunford scored the match's only goal, while Burger and Stroud each recorded an assist.
Wright State (3-5-1, 1-0 HL) will make the quick trip west to IU Indy for its first Horizon League road test of 2026. First touch in Indianapolis is slated for 7 p.m.
After a scoreless first half, the Raiders broke through in the 54th minute. Caitlin Burger and Olivia Stroud combined to set up Dunford, who found the back of the net for her third goal of the season to give Wright State a 1-0 advantage.
The Raiders controlled much of the opening 45 minutes, holding a 6-2 edge in shots while limiting the Colonials to just one shot on goal. Olivia Stroud recorded Wright State's lone shot on target of the first half, forcing a save from Robert Morris goalkeeper Emma Cameron.
Robert Morris increased the pressure after halftime, registering 10 second-half shots, but Leigha Lauer and the Raider defense stood firm. Lauer made five of her six saves in the final 45 minutes, including stops on Madison Sievering, Ava Trethewey, Sydney Chontos, Sophia Cucchetti and Fiona Fraser to preserve the shutout.
Wright State generated several chances to add insurance late in the match. Ruby Dunlevy and Taliah Pellizzari each put shots on target in the closing minutes, but Cameron kept the Colonials within striking distance with a pair of saves.
Lauer finished the night with six saves to earn the shutout victory, while Cameron recorded three saves for Robert Morris.
In the box score, Wright State led Robert Morris in shots (13-12), shots on goal (4-6), possession percentage (59-41) and corner kick opportunities (1-1). Dunford scored the match's only goal, while Burger and Stroud each recorded an assist.
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RMU
WSU
Goals
0
1
Shots
12
13
Shots on Goal
6
4
Saves
3
6
Corners
1
1
Fouls
4
6
Scoring Plays
Chloe Dunford (3)
Assisted By: Caitlin Burger , Olivia Stroud
GOAL by WSU Dunford, Chloe Assist by Burger, Caitlin and Stroud, Olivia.
53:43
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
mid
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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