Game Day Info
Lindenwood (5-3-3, 2-1-0 OVC) vs. Tennessee Tech (1-6-6, 1-0-2 OVC)
Sunday, October 5 | 12:00 p.m. CT
Hunter Stadium | St. Charles, Mo.
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Preview
Coming off of a dominant win against Morehead State, the Lindenwood women's soccer team returns home this weekend to host Tennessee Tech at Hunter Stadium. Sunday's match marks the fifth meeting between the two programs, with Lindenwood seeking its first victory in the series. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. CT.
Last Time Out
The Lions earned a 3-0 road win at Morehead State on Sunday.Â
Anna Johnson opened the scoring in the 16th minute, followed byÂ
Allison Schrumpf's third goal of the season before halftime.Â
Mackenzie Compton added insurance in the 59th minute to seal the victory. The Lions held a 9-2 edge in shots on goal, while goalkeeperÂ
Caroline Ritter made two saves for her sixth shutout of the year which ties her at the top of the OVC.Â
Notes to Know
OFFENSE: Lindenwood has 13 goals this season, which ranks them fourth in the OVC. Their 13.55 shots per game average is second in the conference.
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PIECE BY PIECE: Six of Lindenwood's 13 goals this season have come on set pieces, including three penalty kicks, two corner kicks, and one free kick. The Lions are second in the OVC with 57 total corners and continue to create dangerous chances from restarts.
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SPREADING THE WEALTH: Ten different Lions have found the back of the net this season. Johnson and Schrumpf lead the team with three goals apiece, while 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 31 total shots.
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DEFENSE: The Lions have allowed just 10 goals in 11 matches (0.91 per game), tied for the second fewest in the OVC. Ritter ranks fourth in the league with 56 saves.
WINNING THE WHISTLE: Lindenwood has drawn 130 fouls this season while conceding only 86, creating a steady advantage in set-piece opportunities.
OVC AT A GLANCE: Lindenwood sits near the top of the conference standings at six points. Eastern Illinois leads the league with eight points, while Southern Indiana remains in close pursuit with seven points. Tennessee Tech enters Sunday unbeaten in OVC play at 1-0-2, placing them firmly in the middle of the table.
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Tennessee Tech
Tennessee Tech holds a 1-6-6 overall record and 1-0-2 OVC mark entering Sunday's contest. The Golden Eagles are unbeaten in their last three matches, highlighted by a 6-1 victory over Western Illinois last weekend.
TTU has scored 12 goals this season, ranking fifth in the OVC, and sits fourth in assists with 11. Lucia Cuadra leads the team in both goals (3) and points (7), while Natalie Howard has contributed two goals and two assists for six points.
Defensively, goalkeeper Maggie Conrad has started all 13 games, recording 52 saves and posting a .703 save percentage. The Golden Eagles have allowed 22 goals across 13 matches.
Tennessee Tech is coached by second-year head coach Corey Boyd.
Next Up
Lindenwood travels to SIUE next Thursday at 7:00 pm.
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