The Lindenwood women's soccer team dropped its home opener on Tuesday night in a 1-0 loss to Illinois-Springfield in St. Charles, Mo.
 
The Lions forced pressure in the offensive end all game, but a quality shot by the Prairie Stars found the back of the net for the lone goal.  Lindenwood had a chance in the 53rd minute when Kyleigh Kristensen put a header just wide of the net.
 
No. 25 Lindenwood falls to 2-1-0 on the year while the Prairie Stars improve to 2-0-1 on the season.  The Lions are back in action on Tuesday at Hunter Stadium for a 7 p.m. match against Missouri S&T in St. Charles, Mo.