University of Southern Indiana Women’s lost its Great Lakes Valley Conference regular season finale, 1-0, at McKendree University Friday evening in Lebanon, Illinois. The Screaming Eagles are 10-3-1 after tonight’s action, while the Bearcats are 11-2-1.
USI trailed McKendree at the break, 1-0, after the Bearcats picked up a goal at the 11:53 mark. The Eagles had the advantage in shots by halftime, 7-5, and in corners, 3-2.
The Bearcats would make their first half goal stand up in the final 45 minutes, withstanding eight USI shots, two on-goal, to preserve the victory. USI sophomore forward Morgan Beyer had the best chance for the Ealges, hitting the crossbar at the 80:27 mark.
Up Next for the Eagles:
USI will be the third seed in the GLVC Tournament which starts Monday for the Eagles at Strassweg Field. The Eagles will host Rockhurst University, which will be the sixth seed, at 6:30 p.m. Live coverage available at GoUSIEagles.com.
Rockhurst has a 7-4-3 overall mark this spring and won its last two matches to earn a berth in the league tournament. The Hawks defeated the Eagles, 2-1, in Kansas City, Missouri, during the regular season.
Following Monday’s action, the GLVC Tournament concludes April 23 & 25 at Hunter Stadium on the campus of Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. The GLVC semifinal games are scheduled for 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. April 23, while the conference championship game will be play at 3 p.m. April 25.
