Springfield, Ill. – Illinois – Springfield scored a goal late in the match to edge the Maryville University women's soccer team 1-0 Friday evening at Kiwanis Stadium in Springfield, Ill.
What Happened –The two teams played in a scoreless battle over the first 88 minutes of action. The match changed in the 89
th minute as the Prairie Stars scored off a breakaway with a shot that just got past Saints goalkeeper
Alison Riddle and into the goal for the win.
Inside the Numbers – Maryville held a 16-5 advantage in shots with
Allison Verville taking five strikes in the contest. Riddle finished the game with one save as UIS had two shots on goal.
Records – Maryville – 1-1-2, 0-1-0 GLVC
Illinois - Springfield – 1-2-2, 1-0-0 GLVC
Up Next – The Saints return home Sunday to take on Bellarmine in a key GLVC contest. The Match is set to start at noon.