GAME OVERVIEW
The Lindenwood women's soccer team began its 2018 campaign with a scoreless draw during a non-conference match at Illinois-Springfield on Saturday afternoon. The Lions are now unbeaten in their last 11 season openers dating back to the start of the 2008 season.

Goalkeeper Megan Swanson made two saves to earn the shutout in her Lindenwood debut. The Lions have now held their opponent scoreless in three of the last four season-opening contests since 2015.

STATISTICAL LEADERS
Megan Swanson – 2 saves
Marissa Barria – 3 shots, 1 shot on goal
Morgan Weller – 3 shots, 1 shot on goal

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Lindenwood registered three of the five shots on goal during the match. The Lions were outshot by a total of 16-9.
Olivia Callipari, Barria, and Weller each had one shot on goal.
 The scoreless tie was Lindenwood's first 0-0 result since Oct. 12, 2014, a stretch of 61 consecutive matches.

UP NEXT
Lindenwood will return to St. Charles, Mo. for its home opener on Monday evening against Maryville. The match is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. from Hunter Stadium.