<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0NB0WQ_0wEejRXj00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0NB0WQ_0wEejRXj00" width="2000" height="1500" ><figcaption>Sophia Baumann, The Eastern Michigan midfielder displays her impressive skills during a recent match, playing a key role in the Eagles' strong performance. Photo by Jonathan Knight / The Eastern Echo</figcaption></figure>While the Eastern Michigan University soccer team struck first via a goal from redshirt sophomore Sophia Baumann towards the end of the first half, Northern Illinois responded with two second-half goals. It held on to claim victory over the Eagles, 2-1. Baumann's goal was her second of the season, her first of the month, with the assistance of Hannah Thompson (Schoolcraft, Michigan/Schoolcraft), and the third of her career. Three players on the Eagles logged entire shifts on the day, with redshirt sophomore Scarlett Thomas (Sterling Heights, Michigan/Utica Academy/Missouri), sophomore Sarah Van Euwen (Avon Lake, Ohio/Avon Lake), and senior Sam Lenaghan (Toronto, Ontario/Havergal College) all playing the full 90 minutes.Northern Illinois outshot Eastern Michigan 7-2, with the team’s combined shots on goal being the lowest in a game played by the Eagles since these two schools clashed in a 2016 matchup. With the loss, the Eagles dropped to 5-6-4 (1-3-4 MAC) on the campaign, while Northern Illinois improved to 8-4-4 (2-3-3 MAC), Eastern Michigan still leading the all-time series 20-8-3. Next week, the Eagles will be back in action as they travel to Bowling Green for a match on Thursday, October 24, at 7 p.m. For more updates on Eastern Michigan soccer and other sports, follow The Eastern Echo.</div></body>

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Eagles Drop Road Match at Northern Illinois, 2-1

While the Eastern Michigan University soccer team struck first via a goal from redshirt sophomore Sophia Baumann towards the end of the first half, Northern Illinois responded with two second-half goals. It held on to claim victory over the Eagles, 2-1. Baumann's goal was her second of the season, her...