The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee women’s soccer team continued its impressive play this season, defeating South Dakota State University 1-0 Sept. 24.

The story in this game was sophomore goalkeeper Erin Kane’s 19th career shutout, which ties her for the school record. Kane’s accomplished this feat in just her 29th career game and it puts her alongside former Panther keepers Kerri St. Aubin (2000-04) and Kathy Hoverman (1995-98) in the record books.

“It's pretty incredible what Erin has done in her time here,” said head coach Michael Moynihan. “That says something about our defense as a whole, but she is the anchor there. It's comforting to know that our defense doesn't give up many chances, but when they do, we have a big-time keeper there to make the stop.”

The Panthers (7-2-1) recorded their fourth-straight shutout against the Jackrabbits, with sophomore Sarah Teegarden, notching the game’s only goal in the 33rd minute.

Freshman Erin Kreuser stole the ball just outside the Jackrabbits’ goal box, beat a defender and sent a lofting cross into the middle where Teegarden drove the ball into the back of the net on a brilliant header.

“Erin Kreuser made a great run and beat her defender out wide and towards the endline,” Moynihan said. “That was something we worked on in practice. Sarah had a good run and chose a good lane and finished nicely.”

Kane and the Panthers have not given up a goal in the last 446:53 of play. The shutout is the Panthers’ eighth in 10 games and Kane’s sixth in eight games. Kane needs one more shutout to become Milwaukee’s all-time career leader.

Kane made just two saves, but one came at a critical time. The Jackrabbits penetrated deep into Panther territory and sent a high cross into the box. SDSU’s Natasha Swift was there to volley the cross towards the far post but Kane denied the shot.

The Panthers out-shot their opponents 16-5 and dominated the corner kicks category 6-1. The Panthers conceded just one shot in the second half in an impressive defensive effort. In an attempt to shake things up, the Jackrabbits switched keepers at halftime but were unable to get on the scoreboard.

“You have to give South Dakota State credit, they are a well-organized team with a good level of athleticism,” Moynihan said.

The Panthers take on conference foe UW-Green Bay under the lights at Engelmann Field on Oct. 4.

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