CHARLESTON, Ill. – The Lindenwood women's soccer team (5-6-2, 1-2-0 OVC) suffered a tough 3-0 loss at Eastern Illinois (4-5-3, 2-1-0 OVC) on Sunday afternoon. Despite recording four more total shots than the Panthers, including five attempts on goal, the Lions were unable to find their way into the scoring column for the second consecutive match.
EIU took control midway through the first half, with Abby Reinl scoring at the 22-minute mark on an assist from Amara Leppla before Rienl returned the favor to assist on a Leppla goal in the 24
th minute to put the Panthers up 2-0.
Lindenwood recorded five shots throughout the remainder of the period while limiting Eastern to zero but were unable to cut into the lead heading into the halftime break.
The score remained 2-0 before EIU added a third score in the 78
th minute, as Amara Leppla brought her afternoon's point total to five with her second goal, this time assisted by Alex Tetteh.
The Lions put a couple more shots on net through the remaining 12 minutes but were unable to avoid their second consecutive shutout loss.
Kaylee Conoyer led Lindenwood in the match with four total shots and two shots on goal. She was followed by
Anna Johnson with three shots, including one attempt on target.
Freshman goalkeeper
Lauren Hale made her collegiate debut in the match, making a pair of saves with one goal against through 60 minutes of action.
Next Up
Lindenwood returns to Hunter Stadium on Thursday to host Southern Indiana. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
