Madison Grandys playing soccer
Clayton Stalter
1
Southwest Baptist SBU (0-5-2, 0-3-1)
3
Winner Ill. Springfield UIS (3-1-3, 3-0-1)
Southwest Baptist SBU
(0-5-2, 0-3-1)
1
Final
3
Ill. Springfield UIS
(3-1-3, 3-0-1)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Southwest Baptist SBU 1 0 1
Ill. Springfield UIS 1 2 3

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Prairie Stars Top Bearcats on Homecoming with Strong Second Half

The UIS women's soccer team took on the Southwest Baptist Bearcats on Friday night to celebrate Homecoming. A second-half surge propelled the Prairie Stars to a 3-1 win to move to 3-1-3 overall and 3-0-1 in conference play. SBU drops to 0-5-2 and 0-3-1 in GLVC play. 

Game Summary

  • The Bearcats took a lead in the 12th minute following a corner kick. UIS was unable to clear their defensive line and Tamerra Gantt bundled home the opener. 

  • UIS dominated proceedings for the rest of the first half 

  • The Prairie Star's pressure paid off in the 31st minute as Taytum Scarborough equalized, sneaking a shot by the Bearcat goalkeeper

  • UIS began the second half with more energy and took the lead in the 50th minute through Dani Auble

  • Auble picked up the ball, beat an opponent, and fired a low strike into the bottom corner from 25 yards out to give the Stars a deserved lead

  • Both teams created chances as the game neared an end

  • UIS added to their lead in the 79th minute as Carolyne Mathenia scored her first goal of the season

Stats at a Glance

UIS Goals: Scarborough (31'), Auble (50'), Mathenia (79')

SBU Goals: Gantt (12')

Shots: UIS 11 (7 on goal), SBU 5 (1 on goal)

Saves: UIS 0 (Mirimanian), SBU 4 (Alexander)

Corner Kicks: UIS 4, SBU 1

Fouls: UIS 9, Quincy 9

 

Up Next

The Prairie Stars welcome Rockhurst on Sunday at 12:00 p.m.


 
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