Game Day Info
Lindenwood (5-4-4, 2-2-1 OVC) vs. Western Illinois University (1-14, 0-5 OVC)
Sunday, October 12 | 2:00 p.m. CT
John MacKenzie Alumni Field | Macomb Ill.
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Preview
The Lindenwood women's soccer team remains in Illinois this weekend, traveling to face Western Illinois on Sunday afternoon. The Lions and Leathernecks have met twice in program history, with Lindenwood holding a 1-1 all-time record in the series. The most recent meeting came last season, when the Lions earned a 1-0 victory at home. Sunday's match is scheduled to kick off at 2:00 p.m. CT.

Last Time Out
The Lions battled SIUE to a 0-0 draw on Thursday night, where goalkeeper Caroline Ritter recorded her seventh shutout of the season which is now tied for the OVC lead. The Lions outshot the Cougars 18-9 and allowed just one shot on goal.

Notes To Know
OFFENSE: Lindenwood continues to put pressure on opposing defenses, ranking tied for first in the OVC with 181 total shots this season. The Lions have found the back of the net 14 times through 13 matches, placing them sixth in the conference in goals scored.

PIECE BY PIECE: Lindenwood leads the OVC in both penalty kick attempts (7) and penalty kick goals (4) this season. The Lions have also been effective at generating chances from set pieces, ranking second in the conference with 68 corner kicks through 13 matches.

SPREADING THE WEALTH: Lindenwood's attack remains well-balanced, with eight different players contributing goals this season. Anna Johnson and Allison Schrumpf pace the team with three goals each, while Mackenzie Compton and Tasneem Dizdarevic have added two apiece.

LEADERS: Johnson leads the Lions with eight points, followed by Schrumpf with seven. Compton leads the team with 38 shots. In goal, Ritter ranks third in the OVC in both save percentage (.811) and goals-against average (1.08).

DEFENSE: Lindenwood's defense continues to be one of the strongest in the OVC, allowing just 14 goals in 13 matches, tied for the second fewest in the conference. The Lions have posted seven shutouts on the year, while Ritter sits fifth in the OVC with 60 saves.

WINNING THE WHISTLE: Lindenwood has drawn 158 fouls from opponents while conceding just 100, showcasing disciplined play on both sides of the ball. That advantage has contributed to increased set-piece opportunities and one of the more composed defensive efforts in the OVC.

OVC AT A GLANCE: Lindenwood sits in the middle of the OVC standings with seven points, tied with Southeast Missouri. Eastern Illinois and Tennessee Tech remain at the top of the table, while Little Rock and Southern Indiana are close behind, tied for third with nine points each.

Western Illinois

Next Up
Lindenwood returns home to Hunter Stadium on Thursday for a matchup against Eastern Illinois, with kickoff set for 3:00 p.m. CT.