BANNOCKBURN, Ill. --- The TIU women's soccer team faced a tough challenge on Wednesday afternoon as they hosted the Crimson Wave of Calumet College of St. Joseph at Schartner Field in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) action. With much of Trinity's roster out due to COVID-19 protocols, the Trojans took the field shorthanded, looking to hold off CCSJ and stay alive in the hunt for conference postseason contention.

With just seven total players on the field, the Trojans spent much of the afternoon on defense, looking to capitalize off turnovers and quality passes to excel offensively. Calumet struck first as Monica Clemente scored in the 12th minute unassisted for the early lead. Trinity answers back nine minutes later in the 21st minute as Kailynd Tubb found the back of the net on a pass from Payton Siragusa for the equalizer.

Just over a minute later, Emily Soriaga scored in the 22nd minute to give TIU their first lead of the day on an unassisted goal. April Mendoza would put CCSJ back in front by a goal with consecutive unassisted goals in the 28th and 41st minutes, giving the Crimson Wave a 3-2 lead at halftime.

Siragusa would tie things up in the 52nd minute, scoring unassisted seven minutes into the second half. TIU would spend much of the half on defense, only getting four shot attempts in their attacking zone in the final 45 minutes of play. Calumet would break through late as Mia Clavelli scored the game-winning goal in the 87th minute, handing Trinity the tough 4-3 loss.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Wednesday's loss marks TIU's first loss to Calumet St. Joseph in program history. The Trojans still hold a commanding lead in the all-time series 11-1-2.

• Despite playing shorthanded all afternoon, the Trinity offense posted 11 shots, including eight on goal in their loss.

• TIU played a very clean match, with just four total fouls called against them. CCSJ was called for 11 fouls.

• In her collegiate debut, Angel Burke posted eight saves in goal. Despite allowing four goals, Burke was pivotal in defending the TIU net with just six other teammates on the field.

• Kailynd Tubb's 21st minute goal was her second of the season, and seventh of her collegiate career.

• Payton Siragusa's assist on Tubb's first half goal was her second of the 2021 campaign, and fifth as a Trojan.

• Emily Soriaga's first half score was her fourth goal of her young career.

• Siragusa's goal in the 52nd minute of play was her sixth of the season, and ninth of her college career. She trails only Abigail Olsson in goals scored among active Trinity players (15).

UP NEXT

The Trojans (7-7-1) will return home on Saturday, October 30 as they host the Governors State University in conference action to close out the 2021 regular season. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm CST at Schartner Field, with the program's senior players and managers being honored prior to the match for senior day. The game will also be streamed LIVE on the Trojan Sports Network.
 

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