MACOMB, Ill. – The Lindenwood women's soccer team (6-4-4, 3-2-1 OVC) earned a pivotal three points with a 1-0 win over Western Illinois (1-15-0, 0-6-0) on Sunday afternoon.
Match Overview
The game-winner came in the game's 30th minute, as a corner kick delivery by
Tasneem Dizdarevic deflected off the hands of the Western Illinois goalkeeper and fell at the feet of an unmarked
Maddy Vasiloff, who used her right foot to bury the loose ball into the back of the net.
Lindenwood outshot Western 19-3 in the game with six shots on goals compared to just one for the Leathernecks. The Lions also earned 12 corner kick opportunities while conceding just one to the opposition. LU was also the more disciplined team, picking up just two fouls while WIU was called for 12.
Match Notes
- Lindenwood now holds a 2-1 record against Western Illinois all-time. Sunday's victory was the first for the Lions in Macomb.
- The Lions are now 4-1-2 on the road this season, which is their most wins away from home in the Division-I era.
- The game-winner was Maddy Vasiloff's second career goal as she became the ninth different Lindenwood player to score a goal this season.
- Saturday's victory was LU's eighth shutout performance of the season, matching last year's regular season total.
Quoatable
"Bottom line is we got the shutout and earned the three points on the road. This group is working very hard and the goals will come." -
Dave Musso
Next Up
Lindenwood hosts their home finale on Thursday as they welcome OVC leader Eastern Illinois to Hunter Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m.
