ST. PAUL, Minn. –  Senior Seanne Bialo was a force on defense today, tying the school mark for ground balls in a season with 54 as the Rams came up short in MWLC play against University of Northwestern - St. Paul.

India Smith was the first to get on the board for the Rams (5-5, 1-1 MWLC), quickly followed by a goal from Raquel Gassmann who was assisted by Nina Deer. Gassman ended with two goals while Smith added five ground balls and five caused turnovers.

Following the first quarter, the game was deadlocked at 2-2. The Eagles (3-4, 1-0 MWLC) went on a scoring spree to take the lead in the second, despite goals from Anna Methe and Cece Zanoni. 

Cece Zanoni and Sydney Swift were also able to get on the stat sheet in the game, scoring one goal each and combining for seven ground balls. 

Bialo was all over the field today, grabbing eight ground balls en route to tying the school record.

Maddie Althoff got the start in the net for the Rams sharing time with Kathryn Andries, combing for ten saves.

The Rams will take a break from MWLC play as they will host Elmhurst University on Friday at Van Metre Field at Ash Park at 5:30 p.m.