EVANSVILLE – The University of Evansville women's soccer team saw their comeback fall short against Southeastern Missouri, 2-1, Friday night at Arad McCutchan Stadium.
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SEMO struck early in the match off a corner kick that bounced around in the box before finding the back of the net by Megan Heisserer.
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The Purple Aces responded in the 20
th minute with Emily Ormson converting for the first time this season off of a nice pass around play by UE.
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Going into the locker room SEMO led the shot attempts with eight, while UE carded four.
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The Redhawks would control the momentum in the second half, while Aces Jaymee-Lee Hunter and goalkeeper Michaela Till keeping the game tied with some great defensive plays.
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SEMO would find the net again in the 74
th minute on a high served free kick that got past the Aces, which would end up being the deciding goal.
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Till recorded eight saves off of 19 shots faced with 11 aimed at goal.
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UE will hit the road to take on Belmont on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. on ESPN+.
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