Sept. 5, 2003

Box Score

YPSILANTI, Mich. -- The No. 19 Michigan State's women's soccer team defeated Eastern Michigan, 2-0, on Friday (Sept. 5) in Ypsilanti. Spartan goalkeeper Stacy Heller (Sr., Madison, Wis.) recorded her second shutout of the season, establishing a Michigan State career record with 17.5 shutouts.The Spartans improve to 2-1 with the win, while Eastern Michigan falls to 0-2-1 with the loss.

Michigan State's Erin Konheim (So., West Bloomfield) scored the first Spartan goal at 7:39 when her cross bounced off the post and into the net . In the second half, Emma Harris (So., Portage, Mich.) scored a goal with assists from Emily Carbott (Jr., Northville, Mich.) and Konheim. Although Eastern Michigan out shot the Spartans, 16-5, MSU made the most of its scoring opportunities, while keeping the Eagles off the scoreboard.

Heller finished the game with five saves. Her shutout breaks a tie with former Spartan Sara Kloosterman (1997-2000), who held the career mark with 16.5 shutouts.

MSU returns to East Lansing on Sunday (Sept. 7) when it hosts Detroit at noon at Old College Field.

Game Summary
Team			1st	2nd	Total
Eastern Michigan	0	0	0
Michigan State		1	1	2

Scoring Summary
1) 7:39 MSU		Erin Konheim
2.) 68:49 MSU		Emma Harris (Carbott/ Konheim)

Shot Attempts
Team			1st	2nd	Total
Eastern Michigan	5	11	16
Michigan State		4	1	5

Goalkeeper Saves
Allen (EMU)		2
Heller (MSU)		5

Corner Kicks
Eastern Michigan	7
Michigan State		2