BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- The Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team had its six-game winning streak snapped with a 1-0 loss to No. 22-ranked Wheaton College in the conference opener for both teams on Saturday, Sept. 29 at IWU's Neis Field on "Titan Pride Game Day". 

Illinois Wesleyan slipped to 7-2-1 and 0-1 in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin while the Thunder improved to 8-2-0 overall and 1-0 in the CCIW.

The Titans and Thunder battled through a scoreless first half before Whetaon's Chelsea Gnan scored the game's only goal at 72:08, assisted by Aeva Graber and Madison Peebles. 

Illinois Wesleyan had four shots compared to Wheaton's 15. Sophomore Kelli McCarthy had two saves. 

What's Next?
Illinois Wesleyan travels to Naperville, Ill. on Wednesday, Oct. 3 to face North Central for a CCIW match. Kickoff set at 7 p.m.