(SAULT STE. MARIE, On.): This past weekend the teams faced Western for their home opener weekend. 

Date: August 31st & September 1st
Location: 750 North Street, Sault Ste. Marie 
Final Scores:

• Women's Game 1: Algoma 1 - 4 Western
• Men's Game 1: Algoma 1 - 1 Western
• Women's Game 2: Algoma 1 - 4 Western
• Men's Game 2: Algoma 0 - 2 Western

Women's Game 1 Recap:
Within the first two minutes of the game, the team came out strong with a goal by Berlyn Killoran. We saw some stellar shapes and skills from the team overall. It is evident that there has been a lot of development from last year, as we saw a stronger dynamic on the field. With Western's Thomas scoring two goals in the first half, we entered into halftime with high hopes. Nearing the end of the second half, Western managed to score two more goals by Dubois-Phillip and Bilotta. Goalkeeper Victoria Fernandes had 12 saves.
Final Score of the Game
Algoma 1
Western 4

AUSU Player of the Game: Abigail MacKnight

Men's Game 1 Recap:
The majority of the men's game was spent with the teams battling it out on the field with a score of 0-0. Samuel Babalola scored Algoma's first goal of the men's season at the 72:00 minute mark. Despite the potential for a win for the team, it was Western's Saadi to answer back with a goal in the 86:00 minute, ending the game with a tie 1-1. Goalkeeper Joshua Bondoc had one save.

Final Score of the Game
Algoma 1
Western 1

AUSU Player of the Game: Samuel Babalola

Women's Game 2 Recap:
Taya Shackleton answered back after Western's Thomas scored a penalty kick, with the teams ending the first half in a tie. It was Western to take the win in game two, with goals scored by Thomas, Kohurt, and Dubois-Phillips. Goalkeeper Victoria Fernandes had 6 saves.

Final Score of the Game
Algoma 1
Western 4

AUSU Player of the Game: Taya Shackleton

Men's Game 2 Recap:
A tough game for the team, Western took the win scoring their second goal in the final minutes of the game. Goalkeeper Joshua Bondoc had two saves.
Final Score of the Game
Algoma 0
Western 2

AUSU Player of the Game: Luca Martinelli

Looking Ahead:
The teams will be traveling to take on the Guelph Gryphons on Friday Sept. 6th (6pm/8:15pm) and the Laurier Golden Hawks on Sunday Sept. 8th (1pm/3:15pm). Good luck Thunderbirds!
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