BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- The Illinois Wesleyan women's soccer team defeated Carroll University by a final score of 2-1 on Wednesday, Nov. 1 to advance to the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) championship match.

Sophomore Jordan Ellerbrock scored the eventual game-winning goal in the 59th minute off of a deflection by the Pioneer goalkeeper.

With a win the Titans improved to 16-3 on the season while the Pioneers fell to 12-4-3.

The sides appeared to be evenly matched throughout the first half as the period came to a close with a 0-0 tie. Each team was only able to muster three shots apiece with Illinois Wesleyan recorded a 2-1 shots on goal advantage.

Freshman Cameron Hindel finally broke through the scoring barrier in the 52nd minute to give IWU a 1-0 lead early-on in the second half. Hindel settled the ball at the top of the box and fired on target after a corner kick from sophomore Shannon Gatehouse.

Ellerbrock's goal shortly after in the 59th minute provided the Titans with a comfortable 2-0 lead. Sophomore Flower Edington had the initial shot on goal that was saved prior to Ellerbrock taking advantage of the loose ball.

Carroll brought things closer in the 87th minute via a goal from Sabrina Georgeff, but were unable to send the match into overtime.

Freshman Kelli McCarthy allowed one goal and made just two saves for IWU while Carroll's Christina O'Block allowed two goals and made four saves.

Senior Rachel Westerkamp, junior Rosie Pettenuzzo, and sophomores Edington and Braelyn Spears also recorded shots on goal during the contest. IWU concluded the match with a 6-3 advantage in shots on goal. 

What's Next?

With a win on Wednesday the Titans advanced to the CCIW championship match where they will face-off against Wheaton College. The winner of Saturday's championship will earn the CCIW's automatic bid to the upcoming NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Tournament. Illinois Wesleyan and Wheaton have combined to claim 14 of the 15 CCIW Tournament titles, with Augustana in 2009 the only other tournament champion ... This will be the 10th time overall and the fourth straight year for the Titans and Thunder to meet in the CCIW tourney title game ... Illinois Wesleyan has an 8-9-8 record in the CCIW postseason tournament. Go here to see all IWU results.


Ticket prices for Saturday's CCIW Women's Soccer Tournament Match are $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for seniors and youth/students. Children under five-years-old will be admitted free. Additionally, students with valid a CCIW school ID will be admitted free of charge.