University of Southern Indiana Women’s Soccer scored twice in the second half to defeat Lewis University, 2-0, Friday afternoon in Romeoville, Illinois. The Screaming Eagles are 1-1-0 after today’s action, while Lewis has its record go to 0-2-1.
The Eagles and the Flyers battled to a 0-0 draw through the first 45 minutes. Lewis had the lead on most to stat sheet, posting a 4-1 lead in shots, while USI had a 2-1 advantage in corner kicks.
The second half was all USI, beginning with the eventual game-winning goal by junior midfielder Madison Cady. Cady picked up her first tally of the season off a pass by senior forward Maggie Winter at 56:51.
The Eagles sealed the victory at 73:18 when sophomore midfielder Jill DiTusa blasted a shot out of the hands of the Flyers goalkeeper. Junior forward Katlyn Andres picked up the assist on the play.
Between the posts, sophomore goalkeeper Maya Etienne posted her first shutout of the season. Etienne faced down seven Flyer shots and had a pair of saves in the 90 minutes of action.
USI concludes its two-game road swing Sunday when it visits the University of Illinois Springfield for a noon contest. The Prairie Stars enter today’s action 1-1-0 and is hosting McKendree University this evening at home.
The Eagles are unbeaten in the series with Illinois Springfield, 9-0-2, following a 3-1 blasting of the Prairie Stars last season.
