Stacy Heller Reaches Career Shutout Mark

Sept. 5, 2003

YPSILANTI, Mich. -- The No. 19 Michigan State's women's soccer team defeated Eastern Michigan, 2-0, on Friday (Sept. 5) in Ypsilanti. Spartan goalkeeper Stacy Heller (Sr., Madison, Wis.) recorded her second shutout of the season, establishing a Michigan State career record with 17.5 shutouts.The Spartans improve to 2-1 with the win, while Eastern Michigan falls to 0-2-1 with the loss.

Michigan State's Erin Konheim (So., West Bloomfield) scored the first Spartan goal at 7:39 when her cross bounced off the post and into the net . In the second half, Emma Harris (So., Portage, Mich.) scored a goal with assists from Emily Carbott (Jr., Northville, Mich.) and Konheim. Although Eastern Michigan out shot the Spartans, 16-5, MSU made the most of its scoring opportunities, while keeping the Eagles off the scoreboard.

Heller finished the game with five saves. Her shutout breaks a tie with former Spartan Sara Kloosterman (1997-2000), who held the career mark with 16.5 shutouts.

MSU returns to East Lansing on Sunday (Sept. 7) when it hosts Detroit at noon at Old College Field.

Game SummaryTeam            1st 2nd TotalEastern Michigan    0   0   0Michigan State      1   1   2
Scoring Summary1) 7:39 MSU     Erin Konheim2.) 68:49 MSU       Emma Harris (Carbott/ Konheim)
Shot AttemptsTeam            1st 2nd TotalEastern Michigan    5   11  16Michigan State      4   1   5
Goalkeeper SavesAllen (EMU)     2Heller (MSU)        5
Corner KicksEastern Michigan    7Michigan State      2

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Emma Harris

Erin Konheim