The UIS women's soccer team delivered a dominant performance on Sunday, defeating Lewis 3-0 at Kiwanis Stadium. With this victory, UIS closes out the regular season at 8-6-3 overall and 8-5-1 in the GLVC, marking the program's first-ever season with eight conference wins. Lewis falls to 3-13-1 and 3-11-0.
"It was a great team win to end the regular season and carry momentum into the postseason!" said senior Emily Tully, who scored her first collegiate goal in the match. "Roll Stars!"
Game Recap
- UIS took control early, scoring all three goals in the first half
- Katelynn Ward opened the scoring in the 19th minute, assisted by Katelyn Cavanaugh
- Just four minutes later, Emily Tully added to the lead with her first goal of the season, firing a long-range shot
- Madison Grandys capped off the scoring in the 42nd minute, converting a penalty kick
- The Prairie Stars outshot Lewis 11-7, with seven shots on goal
- Goalkeeper Allison Mirimanian secured the shutout with two saves, while the UIS defense held firm, limiting Lewis to only two shots on target
UIS Goals: Ward (19'), Tully (23'), Grandys (42' PK)
Shots: UIS 11 (7 on goal), Lewis 7 (2 on goal)
Saves: UIS 2 (Mirimanian), Lewis 4 (Graziosi)
Corner Kicks: UIS 0, Lewis 1
Fouls: UIS 7, Lewis 8
Up Next
The Prairie Stars will learn their quarterfinal opponent late on Sunday, with the match set for Nov. 10 at an opponent's campus site.
"I'm very proud of our team effort today on both sides of the ball," said head coach Scott Myers. "We found success in areas we've been working on, and it was great to see that progress translate into the games this weekend. Earning six points in a weekend is never easy in the GLVC, so it's exciting to finish our season strong."
"It's been an incredible season for our seniors, reaching the eight-win mark for the first time. Allison secured another shutout, and Emily scored her first collegiate goal. I can't say enough about this group of 15 seniors and grads who have shaped this program and set a standard for future classes."