The UIS women's soccer team suffered a 4-0 loss against Rockhurst in Sunday's GLVC matchup at Kiwanis Stadium. The loss drops UIS to 3-2-3 on the season and 3-1-1 in conference play, while Rockhurst improves to 5-4-0 overall and 3-2-0 in the GLVC.
Game Summary
- Rockhurst struck early, taking a 1-0 lead in the 16th minute when Julia Witt was assisted by Gabby Hennessy
- UIS managed just one shot in the first half compared to Rockhurst's six attempts
- Rockhurst's attack intensified in the second half, doubling their lead with a penalty kick by Anna Lantz in the 62nd minute
- The Hawks added two more goals, with Elizabeth Mertzlufft scoring in the 72nd minute and Patti Ehrnman sealing the victory with an 88th-minute goal
- UIS upped their offensive efforts with four shots in the second half but were unable to capitalize. Rockhurst's goalkeeper, Taylor James, made two saves to keep the Prairie Stars off the scoreboard
- Starting goalkeeper Allison Mirimanian made two saves in the first half for UIS, while Makenna Miller took over in the second half, adding five saves to the tally
- RU Goals: Witt (16'), Lantz (62'), Mertzlufft (72'), Ehrnman (88')
- UIS Saves: Mirimanian (2), Miller (5)
- RU Saves: James (2)
- Shots: UIS 5 (2 on goal), RU 20 (12 on goal)
- Fouls: UIS 13, RU 11
- Corners: UIS 0, RU 6
UIS will look to bounce back at Missouri S&T on Friday, Oct. 4.