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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The University of Evansville women's soccer team (1-5-0) received a goal from junior midfielder Colleen Dierkes in the team's 2-1 loss at Butler (4-1-1) on Sunday afternoon.   The Aces are back at home on Friday, Sept. 11 against Belmont.

"It was a frustrating day, as we put ourselves in a position to continually be chasing the game," said Evansville head women's soccer coach Krista McKendree. "We adjusted our formation at half and that helped get us going but unfortunately we weren't ever able to find the equalizer."

Butler went ahead on a 28^th minute goal from Halle Stelbasky.

Ahead 1-0, Stelbasky struck again for another goal in the 53^rd minute.

Down by two, UE reduced the deficit to one with a 55^th minute goal from Dierkes. She took a pass from sophomore forward Nicki Baham and scored on a straightaway shot from 12 yards out.

Senior goalkeeper Simone Busby kept the Aces close by making all three of her saves in the remaining time but UE was unable to record a shot the rest of the way in the defeat.

The goal for Colleen Dierkes was her first this season and second of her career. Baham's assist was her first this year.

Five different Aces tallied the team's five shots in the match (Bronwyn Boswell, Colleen Dierkes, Molly Lear, JBess Ruby, Carlie Scales).

UE returns home to host Belmont on Friday, Sept. 11 for the team's Military Appreciation / Wounded Warrior Night. The match will be held at Arad McCutchan Stadium and begin at 7:00 p.m. CDT.