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Eastern Ill. EIU (2-7-4, 1-3-2)
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Western Ill. WIU (2-6-5, 0-2-4)
Eastern Ill. EIU
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Western Ill. WIU
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Eastern Ill. EIU 0 0 0
Western Ill. WIU 0 0 0

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | WIU ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

West Versus East Clash Ends in 0-0 Tie

The Leathernecks and Panthers played to a 0-0 draw on Thursday

MACOMB, IL -- Western faced off with familiar foe Eastern Illinois on Tuesday night, with both squads looking to add three points to their season total. It was a crucial game for both sides, as Eastern entered the game in seventh place in the conference, and Western in tenth. As finishing in the top eight secures a spot in the OVC tournament, the Panthers and Leathernecks looked to better their OVC positions. 

Eastern had a chance in open field in just the third minute of play, but missed wide to keep the score level at zero. The Leathernecks were eager to get out attacking early, as they tallied six shots inside the first 24 minutes of play. Western's aggressive play was an encouraging sign, but they were unable to score as the Panthers played great defense inside the box. 

Hana Daoudi played a crucial role in the Leathernecks' early attacks, as she sent in multiple crosses and got through defenders with ease. Coach Josée Primeau said of her play that "Hana has been a constant force throughout the fall, and her discipline and work ethic is unmatched." Daoudi played all ninety minutes in the match on the wing, and even switched sides in the second half as she helped jump-start attacking possesions for the 'Necks. 

Sachiko Gamo played one of her best matches of the year as well, playing the full ninety minutes. Gamo was absolutely relentless in the box on Thursday, as she tallied four shots on target, but was unlucky and couldn't see one get in the back of the net. Coach Primeau stated about the junior from Otsu, Japan that "she has been really good for us this year. Sachi made a lot of good things happen today, and gave the offense some life to allow us to have more of a presence offensively." 

EIU was on the attacking end often in the second half, but the Leathernecks have been one of the best teams in the OVC defensively in 2023. EIU got four shots off of a corner kick in the 80th minute, but Leatherneck keeper Isabel Navas Rodriguez ensure that nothing would get into the back of the net. The senior from Madrid finished with seven saves in the match. The Panthers got a pair of corner kicks in the final minute, but were not able to get a shot off. With under twenty seconds left, Kayla Turner nearly got a shot to go in, but it was just off as the Leathernecks finished with a 0-0 draw. 

Western picks up their fourth point of the OVC season and moves to 0-2-4 in conference play. Looking ahead, Western will travel to Edwardsville on Sunday to take on SIUE. 
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