ST. CHARLES, MO – On Thursday night, the Lindenwood women's soccer team (2-6-1) started off conference play against Tennessee Tech. The Lions would hold their own for the first fifty minutes of the game but would fall 3-0.

MATCH OVERVIEW
In a heated conference matchup, strong defense remained to be the key in the first half. The Lions looked strong in the first fifteen minutes of the game, controlling possession. In the 16^th minute, the Lions received a red-card and would play a player down for the remainder of the match. Strong net-minding in the first half by Erika Anstine would keep the Golden Eagles scoreless. At the end of the first 45 minutes, both teams would remain scoreless, going into the second half 0-0.

In the second half, the Golden Eagles offense would heat up. In the 50th minute, the Golden Eagles would break the scoreless tie, leading 1-0. Seven minutes later, the Golden Eagles would tally again to lead 2-0. The Golden Eagles would score one more time to seal the victory in the 59th minute. 

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

QUOTABLE
"We came out and played a very good first 15 minutes. The red card changed the game. Until the first goal in the second half, we were very disciplined. Playing 75 minutes a player down is not ideal tactically and physically against a quality opponent. We must have a short memory and focus on Sunday," said head coach Dave Musso.

STATISTICAL LEADERS
Shots – Lauren Tyson (1), Hannah Scholer (1)
Shots on Goal – Tyson (1)
Saves – Anstine (9)
Minutes Played – Anstine (90), Eyglo Thorsteinsdottir (90)

UP NEXT
The Lions will head to Edwardsville, Ill., to take on SIUE on Sunday, September 24^th at 2:00 p.m.