Macomb, IL – The Western Illinois women's soccer team battled Southeast Missouri throughout 90 minutes Sunday afternoon, but the Leathernecks fell 1-0 to the Redhawks in Ohio Valley Conference action.
Western Illinois goalkeeper Mahee-Lee Caron kept the Leathernecks within striking distance throughout the match, making nine saves, including three in the opening 45 minutes. Caron turned away several Southeast Missouri opportunities early, keeping the match scoreless through halftime.
The Leathernecks created opportunities of their own in the second half. Claire Brown recorded a shot shortly after the break before Mary Kate Cunniff and Nelly Beliveau each put shots on goal that were saved by Southeast Missouri goalkeeper Natalie Allison. Rita Moran also recorded a shot in the 66th minute.
Southeast Missouri finally broke through in the 70th minute when Maya Domian found the back of the net, giving the Redhawks a 1-0 advantage.
Caron continued to keep Western Illinois within one, making three additional saves in the final 20 minutes. The Leathernecks continued to search for an equalizer, with Brown recording another shot in the 90th minute, but Southeast Missouri held on for the shutout.
Western Illinois returns to action with another OVC matchup on October 4th, when the Leathernecks take on Eastern Illinois.
