Game Day Info
Lindenwood (6-4-4, 3-2-1 OVC) vs. Eastern Illinois (8-4-3, 5-0-1 OVC)
Thursday, October 16 | 3:00 p.m. CT
Hunter Stadium | St. Charles, Mo.
Live Stats
Preview
The Lindenwood women's soccer team enters the final stretch of their regular season schedule with their home finale on Thursday against Eastern Illinois. The Lions have never beaten the Panthers, possessing a record of 0-1-2 against EIU. Kickoff of Thursday's contest is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
Last Time Out
LU earned three points on the road against Western Illinois over the weekend with a 1-0 shutout victory. 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. Meanwhile the Lindenwood defense limited Western to just three shots with one on goal, securing their second consecutive clean sheet.
Notes to Know
OFFENSE: Lindenwood has 15 goals this season, which ranks them fifth in the OVC. Their 14.29 shots per game average is second in the conference.
PIECE BY PIECE: Over half of Lindenwood's 15 goals this season have come on set pieces, including a conference-leading four penalty kicks, three corner kicks, and one free kick. The Lions are second in the OVC with 80 total corners and continue to create dangerous chances from restarts.
SPREADING THE WEALTH: Twelve different Lions have found the back of the net this season.
Anna Johnson and
Allison Schrumpf lead the team with three goals apiece, while
Mackenzie Compton andÂ
Tasneem Dizdarevic have chipped in two.
LEADERS: Johnson leads the squad with eight points on three goals and two assists. Schrumpf has matched her with three goals, while Compton leads the team with 44 total shots.
DEFENSE: The Lions have allowed just 14 goals in 14 matches (1.00 per game), tied for the second fewest in the OVC. Ritter ranks third in the OVC with a .813 save percentage, and is tied for the conference lead with eight clean sheets.
WINNING THE WHISTLE: Lindenwood has drawn 170 fouls this season while conceding only 102, creating a steady advantage in set-piece opportunities.
OVC AT A GLANCE: Lindenwood sits at fifth place in the conference standings at 10 points. Eastern Illinois leads the league with 16 points, while Little Rock, Southern Indiana, and Tennessee Tech are all tied with 12 points. Lindenwood will close out the regular season with away contests at Southern Indiana and Little Rock.
Eastern Illinois
