Cape Girardeau, Mo. – The Maryville University women's soccer came from behind to tie the exhibition match with Southeast Missouri State but could not combat late goals by the Redhawks and fell by a score of 4-1.
 
The Run of Play – The teams battled to a scoreless first half, thanks to solid defense by the Saints back line and five saves from goalkeeper Katie Nash.
 
The Redhawks found the back of the net first with a goal in the 56^th minute. The Saints promptly answered only 90 seconds later when Lily Boushelle threaded a ball down the right side for Amanda Kaltwasser who tucked a shot past the goalkeeper to level the match 1-1.
 
SEMO broke the tie in the 72^nd minute and added two insurance goals in the 87^th and 89^th minutes to take down Maryville 4-1.  
 
Inside the Numbers – Maryville had 19 players see action in the first contest of the fall, including all six freshmen. Swedish defender Ulrika Bredin led the freshman class with 81 minutes of game time.
 
Next Up – The Saints start regular season play against Palm Beach Atlantic University on Friday, Sep. 3 in West Palm Beach, Fla. The match with the Sailfish is set to begin at 5 p.m. (CT).