CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Evansville women’s soccer game won their third game in a row for the first time since 2021 on Thursday, taking down Austin Peay by a score of 1-0.
Lily Kytasaari (Platte City, Mo./Platte County) scored the lone goal of the evening, finding the back of the net in the 38th minute for her second goal in as many games.
The Purple Aces’ attack was active throughout the first half, putting five shots on goal in the first 36 minutes of action. Evansville was able to break through off a corner kick, as Ashlyn Koutsos (Cumming, Ga./West Forsyth) put a beautiful ball into the box, where Emmy Brenner (Arlington, Tenn/St. Benedict at Auburndale) nearly scored on a header. However, Kytasaari collected a clearance attempt inside the six and buried a shot to the far post to get the Aces on the board.
The second half saw the Evansville defense hold strong, withstanding 10 Austin Peay shots to preserve the shutout. Reigning MVC Goalkeeper of the Week Allie Lammers (Cincinnati, Ohio/Mount Notre Dame) made three saves, including two in the final 18 minutes of play, to post her second consecutive clean sheet and run her scoreless streak to 225 minutes.
“It was a good result. I think three wins in eight days is a huge impact on where our program has gone,” said Head Coach Chris Pfau. “It speaks volumes on our depth. We were able to use a lot of players and have two shutouts back-to-back.”
“Lily scoring a goal on Sunday and today, getting the game-winner as a freshman in the midfield is huge for us.”
“I think the biggest reason we are having success is our leadership and our senior class. From day one of preseason, our senior class has stepped up, they wanted more, they pushed everybody. I think if our senior class keeps pushing us, it’s going to be a really good season for us.”
Evansville out-shot Austin Peay 13-11 overall, including a 7-4 advantage in shots on goal. Taylor Wehrer (Las Vegas, Nev./Desert Oasis) led the Aces with three shots. Lammers made four saves in goal for UE to post her second shutout in a row.
With the win, Evansville moves to 4-1-0 on the season, the program’s best start since 2021. UE will have a week off before heading to Martin, Tenn. for a match-up with UT Martin next Thursday.
