(Lebanon, Ill., Oct. 7) – The McKendree University women's soccer team continued their home dominance as they improved to 9-3 overall, and 6-3 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) standings as they defeated Missouri S&T in a 2-0 contest. The Bearcats are now 7-1 at home this season.
Sydnee Carroll (Millstadt, IL/Belleville West) opened up scoring for McKendree as she netted a penalty kick goal in the 37
th minute. Carroll picked up her 11
th goal of the 2016 campaign and sixth game winner as this goal proved to be.
Heading into the half, the Bearcats controlled the match outshooting the Miners 6-2.
Amanda Williams (Rochester, IL/Rochester) found the back of the net as she collected a Missouri S&T turnover just outside of the box. This would put the Bearcats ahead 2-0.
In net for the Bearcats was
Zoe Brochu (Ajax, Ontario, Canada/Pickering ). Brochu collected five saves during the match and also picked up her seventh shutout of the season.
The Bearcats are back in action on Sunday as they welcome Drury University for a noon contest.