Box Score DEERFIELD, Ill. -
Jillian Kolster picked up her first goal of the season, while
Rebecca Wells added her first shutout of the 2017 campaign as the TIU Women's Soccer Team earned their first win of the season, defeating The College of St. Mary 1-0 Friday afternoon.
The Trojans (1-0, 0-0 CCAC) would control the possession from the opening kick, but could not find the back of the net despite multiple early opportunities. TIU finally was able to break through in the 23rd minute as
Kylie Bowman found herself all alone on the right wing, driving towards the box, Bowman would find Kolster wide open for the easy tap in finish.Â
Defensively, the Trojan back line was stout all afternoon long, led by Senior
Michele Streekstra and Junior
Rachel Conrady the Flames managed just eight shots. Sophomore
Rebecca Wells would earn her first shutout of her career, stopping all four of the Flames shots on goal.
The Trojans are set to return to Schartner Field next Tuesday as they continue their eight game homestand when the #2 ranked Spring Arbor Cougars come to Deerfield.