Box Score BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The No. 25-ranked Illinois Wesleyan women's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to No. 5 Washington U. at Neis Field in Bloomington on Monday, Oct. 27.
With the loss, the Titans fall to 12-4-1 overall while the Bears improved to 12-1-2. Washington U. now leads the all-time series with Illinois Wesleyan, 8-5-4, and 14 of 17 matches between the two teams have been decided by a goal or less.
After playing a scoreless first half, Washington U. broke through for a goal by Tessa Klumpp in the 52nd minute (51:59), which proved to be the difference maker. IWU outshot the Bears 12-5 and held a 7-2 advantage in shots on goal, but were unable to put any shots past goalkeeper Lizzy Crist, who picked up her 10th win of the season.
Offensively, IWU was led by
Tess Bottorff and
Sydney Fox, who each had three shots for the Titans.
What's Next?The Titans will have a quick turnaround, playing host to No. 24 Aurora University at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29 at Neis Field.Â
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