Vikings Unable to Overcome First-Half Deficit

APPLETON, Wis. — The Lawrence University women’s soccer team battled Lake Forest College Wednesday at the Banta Bowl, but the visiting Foresters used two first-half goals to secure a 2-0 Midwest Conference victory. Lawrence finished the match with 10 shots, matching Lake Forest’s total, while Claire Brockhert made five saves in goal for the Vikings. Lake Forest put seven of its 10 shots on target, with Brockhert turning away five of those attempts. The Vikings created opportunities early, with Kylie Melonis and Hannah Kalt each getting shots off during the opening 12 minutes. Lawrence also earned a corner kick in…