SPRING ARBOR, Mich. - In their opening game of the 2018 season the TIU Women's Soccer came up short in their efforts to defeat the defending national champions, as the Lady Trojans suffered a 4-0 defeat to SAU on Tuesday afternoon.

The Cougars came out of the gates quickly, netting the games first goal just 7 minutes into the match. The Cougars kept up the pressure throughout the remainder of the opening half, scoring three more goals in the final 40 minutes.

The Trojans played a much more balanced half in the second 45, holding the Cougars off the score sheet, and getting multiple chances of their own on frame. Despite a much better half the Trojans were unable to find the score sheet, suffering  4-0 defeat.

Junior GK Rebecca Wells was the highlight of the game for TIU, making 12 saves in the loss.

The Trojans will look to get their first win of the season next Saturday when they travel to Arizona to take on Arizona Christian at 4:30 PM CT.