EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women’s soccer team returns home on Sunday, hosting in-state rival Indiana State in a key MVC match. Kick-off is set for 6 PM.
Last Time Out
Despite scoring the first goal of the night, Evansville suffered their first MVC loss of the season on Thursday night, falling to SIU by a score of 2-1 in Carbondale.
Following a save by Allie Lammers (Cincinnati, Ohio/Mount Notre Dame) in the sixth minute, Evansville threatened with a pair of corner kicks in the 17th and 18thminutes. After a shot by Emmy Brenner (Arlington, Tenn./St. Benedict at Auburndale) was blocked to earn a second corner, Brielle LaBerge (Cumming, Ga./Forsyth Central) delivered a perfect service to Taylor Wehrer (Las Vegas, Nev.), who headed a shot past the SIU keeper for the game’s first goal. The goal was Wehrer’s team-leading fourth of the season.
However, the Salukis were quick respond, netting the equalizer in the 20th minute.
In the 32nd minute, the Salukis threatened once again, but Lammers was able to deny a shot on goal with a diving save.
The score went into the half even at 1-1, but SIU quickly took the lead with a goal in the 53rd minute.
That goal proved to be the winner, as the Aces were unable to find a second goal and the Salukis walked away with a 2-1 win.
Series History
Sunday marks the 28th all-time meeting between Evansville and Indiana State. The Purple Aces lead the all-time series 12-11-4, but are looking for their first win over the Sycamores since 2021, when they advanced in the MVC Tournament on penalty kicks.
Scouting Indiana State
Indiana State brings a 4-3-5 record into Sunday’s match and have tied each of their first two MVC matches. The last time out for the Sycamores came on Thursday, a 1-1 draw against UIC.
