CHICAGO, Ill.- Indiana State women's soccer (7-4-4, 2-2-2) fell to UIC (4-7-2, 3-0-2) in a Tuesday evening road matchup, as the Flames netted three goals to secure a 3-0 victory over ISU.
How it happened:
The Sycamores outshot the Flames 8-7, while UIC maintained a 10-5 edge in corner kicks during the matchup. Both teams had five shots on target, with Alexander making two saves for Indiana State and UIC goalkeeper recording five.
The first 45 minutes of play at Flames Field saw a low number of shot attempts from both teams, with the Sycamores recording four and the Flames three, while UIC held a 5-2 advantage in corner kicks.
Lina Fasquelle attacked early for Indiana State when she took the first shot of the match in the 3rd minute. Mackenzie Kent followed in the 7th minute with Indiana State's first shot on target, which was saved by keeper Francesca Faraci.
Grace Quinn and Brooklyn Woods also challenged Faraci with shots on goal in the first half, but both attempts were turned away.
Alexander made her first save of the match in the 15th minute when Hannah Gryzik delivered the Flames' first shot on target.
The Flames opened the scoring and took the first lead of the game in the 24th minute as Madison Ferris found the net, giving UIC a 1-0 lead.
For just the third time in the 2024 season, the Sycamores entered the second half trailing their opponent.
UIC extended their lead to 2-0 over Indiana State early in the second half, scoring in the 53rd minute when Hannah Gryzik collected a pass from Castro and slid the ball past Alexander.
The Sycamores added four more shot attempts in the final 45 minutes, with Wimberley Wright and Alex Lehnert each having their shots blocked by the Flames defense.
Brooklyn Woods and Eve Frousiakis had the best scoring opportunities for the Sycamores in the second half, but both of their attempts were picked up by Faraci.
Amina Marin scored the Flames' third and final goal in the 65th minute, assisted by Collett, handing the Sycamores their second MVC loss of the season.
Up Next:
The Sycamores will continue its three-game road trip on Sunday, October 13, as they head to Illinois State for a 2 p.m. ET kickoff.
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