Ashland University’s women’s soccer team had a 3-0 shutout over Northern Michigan this Tuesday in the GLIAC Tournament quarterfinal at Ferguson Field.

The Eagle are No. 2 while Northern Michigan was No. 7 in the GLIAC.

The windy weather caused for a tedious first half, but the Eagles were still able to keep possession for majority of the time, preventing Northern Michigan from getting the ball.

Once the second half got soaring so did the Eagles. The first goal of the game was made in the 46 minute by senior Kelsey Mckernan, assisted by senior Bridget McEldowney.

Not too long after that came senior Morgan Bittengle with her 16 goal of the season in the 55 minute of the after an assist from McKernan.

Ashland junior Sam Malleo had her first goal of the season in the 86 minute of the game after an assist from Bittengle.

The Eagles (12-5-1) will now play the winner of the Ferris State-Saginaw Valley State on Friday (Nov. 3) in the tournament semifinal, which will be played at Grand Valley State should the Lakers advance against Michigan Tech. If top-seeded GVSU does not advance, the GLIAC final four will be played at Ferguson Field.