ST. CHARLES, MO. – On Thursday night, the Lindenwood women's soccer team (1-2-0) took on Chicago State (1-2-0) in a thriller of a home opener. The Lions would come out victorious over the Chicago State Cougars by a score of 4-2.

GAME OVERVIEW
The Lions started the game out hot, scoring two goals in the first forty-five minutes. The Lions struck first in the 25^th minute, coming from an Anna Johnson shot assisted by Eyglo Thorsteinsdottir off a penalty kick behind the half line. Almost twenty minutes later, the Lions would strike again in the 44^th minute coming from a Mia Corrigan header, assisted by Lauren Tyson. The Lions would be up 2-0 going into halftime.

In the second half, the Lions would start of the scoring. In the 49^th minute Mattie Ohlsen connected with the back of the net coming from a Lily Sutter assist. The Cougars would not shy away quietly. In the 58^th the Cougars would put in an assisted goal, to lessen the deficit to 3-1. The Lions would strike back in the 75^th minute from a forty-yard shot from Corrigan. The Lions would lead 4-1 with 15 minutes left. The Cougars would add the last tally of the game coming in the 77^th minute.

Erika Anstine would start in net for the Lions making three saves on two goals against.

QUOTABLE
 "It was great to be home! I am extremely proud of our team for taking care of business at home. Anytime you score four goals, it's a great day at the office. "We will keep learning and growing as we continue to prepare for OVC play in three weeks", said head coach Dave Musso.

STATISTICAL LEADERS
Goals – Corrigan (2)
Shots – Sutter (3)
Shots on Goal – Corrigan (2),
Assists – Sutter (1), Thorsteinsdottir (1), Tyson (1)
Save – Anstine (3)

UP NEXT
The Lions remain at home taking on Murray State on Thursday, August 31^st at 12:00 pm.