The University of Akron (0-1) women’s soccer team fell in the regular season opener to Purdue University (1-0) by a score of 5-0 on Friday evening at the Boilermaker Complex. In their first game of Boilermaker Cup, Akron was unable to push a goal past the Purdue defense. Purdue’s starting goalkeeper, Clara Kridler, shutout Akron in the first half with two saves. Kridler was one of three goalies utilized by Purdue on Friday. Overall, the Zips offense registered three shots on goal,