Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 NORTH CANTON, OH: With the season winding down and post season looming, Walsh Women's had two key match ups last week facing Findlay and Lake Erie. The Cavaliers went 0-2 in the match up making Tuesday's game at Malone a win and in situation. Findlay shut out the Cavs last Thursday, 3-0, and then the Storm of Lake Erie came to Larry Staudt Field, winning 4-1. 

Against Findlay, the Oilers opened the scoring in the seventh minute when Addison Williams scored off an assist from Taylir Lynam. The Oilers added another goal in the 15th minute when Avary Zeisloft scored off an assist from Raegan Smith. Just over two minutes later, Raegan Smith found the back of the net to give Findlay a 3-0 lead.

Walsh had a few chances in the opening half, with Paityn Marino putting two shots on goal. The Cavaliers finished the first half with three shots but went into halftime trailing 3-0.

Findlay continued to create pressure in the second half, recording 11 shots, but O'Malley Quinlan and the Walsh defense kept the Oilers from adding to their lead. Quinlan made two more saves in the second half as the Cavaliers held Findlay scoreless over the final 45 minutes.

Findlay finished with a 17-5 advantage in total shots and a 7-2 advantage in shots on goal. The Oilers also held a 7-3 advantage in corner kicks. Quinlan played all 90 minutes and finished with four saves.

Against Lake Erie, The Cavaliers created plenty of chances throughout the match, finishing with 27 shots, but Lake Erie was able to take advantage of its opportunities.

Lake Erie took an early 2-0 lead but Walsh answered in the 11th minute when Kailey Hobart scored off an assist from Maddie Benner, cutting the deficit to 2-1. The Storm responded in the 18th minute when Emily Brewer scored to make it 3-1 heading into halftime.

The Cavaliers came out aggressively in the second half and recorded 16 shots over the final 45 minutes. Kate Young, Jamie Duskey, Hannah Hopek, Taylor Baier, and Corinne Casenhiser all created chances as Walsh continued looking to get back into the match.

Lake Erie added its final goal in the 61st minute giving the Storm a 4-1 advantage.

Walsh finished with a 27-13 advantage in total shots, while both teams put seven shots on goal. Lake Erie held a slight 4-3 advantage in corner kicks. O'Malley Quinlan played all 90 minutes and finished with three saves.

The Maroon and Gold will hit the road for their next match on Tuesday, October 27th at 12:00 p.m., when they take on Malone.