WHITEWATER  — The Carthage women's soccer team traveled to Whitewater on Wednesday evening for a non-conference clash with UW-Whitewater. The Firebirds put together a gritty defensive effort on Wednesday evening in Whitewater, but a late strike in the 82nd minute lifted UW-Whitewater past the Firebirds, 1–0.

• Final score: Carthage 0 - UW-Whitewater 1
• Location: Whitewater, Wisconsin 
• Records: Carthage (2-3-1), UW-Whitewater (2-1-2)

• A scoreless first half by both sides resulted in a defensive clash between the Warhawks and Firebirds going into the break. 
• The Firebirds generated seven shots, with quality looks coming from Malie Cassel, Emma Amberg, Ruby Hillegass, and Maya Stone, all forcing saves from the Warhawks' keepers.
• Carthage's defense, led by Maddie Mahon, Bella Fusco, Stone, and Hillegass, held firm under constant pressure, turning away 16 shots and fending off multiple set pieces. Despite their resilience, UW-Whitewater broke through in the closing minutes (82nd minute) and swept the win from the Firebirds. 

• The Firebirds recorded seven shots, with four of them on goal.
• Ainsley Stallworth collected six saves in goal. 

The Firebirds return home Saturday, September 13, at noon, against Wisconsin Lutheran College. For more information, visit our athletics.carthage.edu.