The Lindenwood women’s soccer team (6-8-5, 2-2-4 OVC) defeated Southern Indiana (5-8-4, 1-5-2 OVC) by a score of 2-1 in the opening round of the OVC Championships on Friday afternoon from Cape Girardeau, Mo.
GAME OVERVIEW
The Lions got on the board early as Lily Sutter pounced on a loose ball in the box 11 minutes in, giving Lindenwood a 1-0 lead. The team defense was strong in the first half, limiting the Screaming Eagles to just three shots, including one on goal in the opening half. The Lions kept up the offensive pressure in the opening half, earning all five corner kicks, but couldn’t add on as the score was 1-0 at halftime.
Lindenwood kept up the offensive pressure to begin the second half, which led to an early score. Sutter found Maggie Weller in the middle of the field and Weller doubled the Lindenwood lead. USI kept battling, however as five minutes later, they pulled one back making it 2-1 with 40 minutes left to play. The score remained throughout the second half, as Lindenwood withstood a push from Southern Indiana who had 10 shots in the second half, but only two on goal. The Lions held on for a 2-1 victory
GAME LEADERS
Sutter (one goal, one assist)
Maggie Weller (one goal)
Karleigh Daniels (one shot, one SOG)
UP NEXT
The Lions take on SEMO in the quarterfinals of the OVC Championships, Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. from Cape Girardeau, Mo.
