CARBONDALE, Ill. – Despite scoring the first goal of the night, the University of Evansville women's soccer team suffered their first MVC loss of the season on Thursday night, falling to SIU by a score of 2-1 in Carbondale.

Following a save by Allie Lammers (Cincinnati, Ohio/Mount Notre Dame) in the sixth minute, Evansville threatened with a pair of corner kicks in the 17^th and 18^th minutes. After a shot by Emmy Brenner (Arlington, Tenn./St. Benedict at Auburndale) was blocked to earn a second corner, Brielle LaBerge (Cumming, Ga./Forsyth Central) delivered a perfect service to Taylor Wehrer (Las Vegas, Nev.), who headed a shot past the SIU keeper for the game's first goal. The goal was Wehrer's team-leading fourth of the season.

However, the Salukis were quick respond, netting the equalizer in the 20^th minute.
 
In the 32^nd minute, the Salukis threatened once again, but Lammers was able to deny a shot on goal with a diving save.
 
The score went into the half even at 1-1, but SIU quickly took the lead with a goal in the 53^rd minute.
 
That goal proved to be the winner, as the Aces were unable to find a second goal and the Salukis walked away with a 2-1 win.
 
Wehrer led the way for Evansville in shots with four, as well as shots on goal with two. Lammers made four saves in goal.

With the loss, Evansville moves to 5-3-1 overall and 1-1 in MVC play. The Aces will be back in action on Sunday, hosting in-state rival Indiana State at Arad McCutchan Stadium. Kick-off is set for 6 PM.