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Knutson delivers shutout, Pelafas scores twice as women's soccer wins season opener

The CMU Soccer team celebrates after a goal against Miami (OH) Friday night at the CMU Lacrosse-Soccer Stadium. The Chippewas defeated the Redhawks, 1-0.

Senior goalie Kristen Knutson waited two years on the sidelines for her chance in net after transferring from the University of Minnesota.

In her first career start, the Eagan, Minnesota native didn’t disappoint, delivering a shutout victory for the Central Michigan women’s soccer team in the first game of the season Friday.

The Chippewas defeated the Duquesne Dukes 2-0 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for the team’s first opening game win since 2012.