ST. CHARLES, Mo. – A shorthanded goal in the 81st minute lifted the Lindenwood women's soccer team (6-6-2, 2-2-0) to a 1-0 win over Southern Indiana (2-8-5, 1-1-2) at Hunter Stadium on Thursday evening.
The Lions played the entire second half down a player after
Lizzie Conner was sent off with a red card for holding following a video review in the 43rd minute. Despite playing shorthanded, Lindenwood recorded one more shot than their opponent in the second frame while earning two more opportunities from the corner.
The Lions' relentless offensive pressure would finally pay off with less than ten minutes remaining in the match, beginning with a beautiful ball out the back from
Peyton Johnson that connected with
Mackenzie Compton on the left side. With room to roam, Compton carried the ball into the box before passing it off to an open
Tasneem Dizdarevic, who buried a close range shot in the back of the net for the game-winner.
Match Notes
- Dizdarevic's game-winning score was her first goal since August 28, 2025 at Kansas City.
- Prior to Thursday's result, Lindenwood had not scored or won a match while down a player since September 1st, 2024 at Austin Peay (3-2).
- The Lions had not been dealt a red card since September 21st, 2025 at SEMO.
- Lindenwood players were also shown three yellows in the contest – their most in a single match since last season at SEMO.
- Goalkeeper Lauren Hale made her first career start at goalkeeper for the Lions, making three saves to turn in her first clean sheet.
Quotable
"I'm so proud of our team tonight. We faced some adversity and raised the level of our game. A lot of credit and respect to USI as they are a physical, tough team to play against. Our team was due for a gritty result like this as we've been performing well. Now all focus gets shifted towards Sunday at SEMO." –
Dave Musso, Lindenwood Head Coach
Next Up
Lindenwood travels to Cape Girardeau this weekend for an in-state battle against Southeast Missouri. Kickoff against the Redhawks is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
