BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- The Illinois Wesleyan women's soccer team defeat UW-La Crosse by a final score of 1-0 on Saturday, September 23 from Neis Field. Freshman Cameron Hindel scored the lone goal of the contest, her seventh of the season. Hindel now ranks second in goals scored for the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW).

With a win the Titans improved to 6-2-0 on the season. UW-La Crosse dropped their first contest of the season falling to 5-1-2.

The sides were evenly matched throughout the first half, heading into halftime drawn at zero. Illinois Wesleyan out-shot the Eagles in the first 6-2 with two shots on goal.

Hindel finally broke through the Eagle defense in the 48th minute to IWU a 1-0 lead. Sophomore Flower Edington saved the ball off the end line, passing it to freshman Megan O'Neal who found HIndel in front of the goalkeeper for a close range shot attempt.

UW-La Crosse appeared to have tied the game up in the 51st minute, but their header goal was called back due to an offsides penalty.

Sophomore's Haley Smith and Edington, and freshman Maureen McGrath also recorded shots on goal in the contest. The Titans finished with a 12-6 shot advantage.

Freshman goalkeeper Kelli McCarthy made three saves in goal to earn her third complete match shutout of the season. McCarthy has combined with freshman Kim Seper to complete two other shutouts this season. Lily Brock made three saves for the Eagles.

What's Next?

Illinois Wesleyan will head to Greencastle, Ind. to face DePauw University on Wednesday, September 27. DePauw currently holds a record of 1-6 following a 3-1 loss to Wooster on Saturday.