EVANSVILLE, Ind. – On the final day of the regular season, the University of Evansville women’s soccer team fell to Valpo 3-0, falling just short of an MVC Tournament appearance. With the Aces’ loss and a win by UIC, the Flames claimed the final tournament spot. Evansville ends the season with seven wins, the program’s highest win total since 2021.
Taylor Johnson (Evansville, Ind./Reitz) notched the first shot on goal of the day in the ninth minute, as Emmy Brenner (Arlington, Tenn./St. Benedict at Auburndale) delivered a long ball from the Aces’ defensive half down to the box for Johnson, but her shot was saved. In the 22nd minute, Valpo nearly got on the board on a free kick at the top of the box, but the Evansville defense blocked two shots to keep it 0-0.
Just before halftime, the Beacons capitalized on a UE defensive mistake, coming up with the first goal of the match in the 45th minute.
Kathryn Tyler (Dallas, Texas/Liberty Christian) manufactured another look for the Aces in the 51st minute, testing the Valpo keeper, but the shot was saved.
Three minutes later, Valparaiso extended their lead, converting on a penalty to make it 2-0.
Valparaiso found their third goal of the day in the 78th minute and that was where the match would end, with the Beacons taking a 3-0 win.
Evansville finishes the season with a 7-7-2 record and a 3-5-1 record in MVC play. The Purple Aces notched their highest win total since 2021 with seven and highest win total in MVC play since 2016.
