The UIS women's soccer team secured a shutout win over William Jewell in Liberty, Mo. on Sunday. The 2-0 victory, which saw the Prairie Stars improve to 1-1-2 on the season, was the first win as a Prairie Star for head coach Scott Myers.
Game Recap
- Abby Dellamorte found the back of the net just over a minute into the contest, giving the Prairie Stars an early lead. Dellamorte's goal was set up by a precise throw in from freshman Abbie Gleason
- In the 74th minute, Brooke Biffar sent a precise cross into the box. Kalli Drexler headed the ball to the feet of Maggie Joos, who was able to finish for a 2-0 lead
- UIS played solid defense, thwarting William Jewell's six first-half shots and nine attempts in the second half
- Goalkeeper Allison Mirimanian anchored the UIS defense with eight crucial saves
- Goals: Dellamorte (2'), Joos (74')
- Shots: UIS 12 (5 on goal), WJC 15 (9 on goal)
- Saves: UIS 9 (Mirimanian), WJC 3 (Glassman)
- Corner Kicks: UIS (3), WJC (2)
- Fouls: UIS (3), WJC (3)
The Prairie Stars will return home to Kiwanis Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20 to play the 1-1-2 Truman State Bulldogs.