EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women's soccer team suffered their first loss of the season Thursday night, falling 3-1 to Lindenwood at Arad McCutchan Stadium.
Lindenwood struck first in the 11th minute, taking an early 1-0 lead. Evansville's defense settled in following the goal, limiting the Lions to just three shots for the remainder of the first half and taking the 1-0 deficit into the break.
The Aces responded early in the second half, finding the equalizer in the 60th minute. Following a corner kick, Lily Kytasaari (Platte City, Mo./Platte County HS) found the back of the net from in front of the goal to record her first goal of the season. Brooklyn Robinson (West Haven, Utah/Fremont HS) was credited with the assist, giving her a team-leading three points on the season.
Lindenwood quickly regained the lead, scoring in the 63rd and 64th minutes to take a 3-1 advantage.
Lindenwood out-shot Evansville 11-7 overall. Ella Hamner (Evansville, Ind./Memorial HS) led the Aces with two shots, while Emmy Brenner (Arlington, Tenn./St. Benedict at Auburndale HS) and Reagan Vaughan (Franklin, Tenn./Fred J Page HS) each recorded a shot on goal.
With the loss, Evansville moves to 1-1-1 on the season, while Lindenwood improves to 2-3-0. The Aces return to action next Thursday at home, taking on Austin Peay at Arad McCutchan Stadium.
