Four Aces (4-8, 0-2 MVC) recorded a shot in the match with senior midfielder JBess Ruby scoring the lone goal for Evansville. In goal, freshman goalkeeper Michaela Till made a pair of saves, allowing three goals, in the loss. The Panthers (9-1-1, 2-0 MVC) were led by Brynell Yount, who scored twice on four shots for UNI.
For the ninth time this season, the Aces held their opponent scoreless in the opening half despite UNI having a 3-1 advantage on shots and a 7-0 lead on corner kicks in the first 45 minutes.
The Panthers got on the board first just 44 seconds into the second half as Yount scored off an assist by Sarah Brandt to give UNI a 1-0 lead.
15 minutes later, Evansville responded with a goal by Ruby. The Birmingham, Michigan native launched a strike from the top of the 18-yard box which sailed past the keeper to level the match at a goal apiece.
Northern Iowa went back in front in the 73rd minute on a goal by Kelsey Yarrow. In the 76th minute, the Panthers added their third goal on Yount’s second tally of the match as Northern Iowa captured the 3-1 win.
UE was out-shot by the Panthers, 12-4, in the match. UNI also won the corner kick battle, 11-0.
The Aces wrap-up a two-match road swing at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 7 as Evansville takes on Illinois State in Normal, Illinois.
