Match Summary
Cleveland State Women's Soccer opened its season on Thursday evening with a 3-0 loss to Duquesne, marking the Vikings' first defeat of the campaign.
From the outset, Duquesne asserted dominance, outshooting the Vikings 5-3 in the opening half and building a 1-0 lead by halftime.
The lone goal for Cleveland State arrived in the 27th minute, when a corner kick was turned home to briefly level the contest.
Olivia Lewis squandered a chance to equalize shortly after the break, her 52nd‑minute strike sailing wide of the target.
Duquesne struck twice in the second half, doubling the margin in the 70th minute before sealing the win with a late goal in the 79th.
Although the Vikings held a 9-6 overall shot advantage, Duquesne out‑shot them on target 4-3, underscoring the opponent’s efficiency.
The team will travel to face Morehead State on Sunday, August 23, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m.