Reinl, Leppla Score In OVC Opener For EIU

SIUE scored midway through the first half as the Cougars handed Eastern Illinois a loss in the Ohio Valley Conference opener for both teams. SIUE won the conference opener 4-2 on Sunday afternoon in Edwardsville. EIU fell to 2-5-3 overall, 0-1 in the OVC. SIUE moved 3-3-3 on the season, 1-0 in the OVC. The Cougars took the 1-0 lead in the 29th minute on a penalty kick converted by Claire Nieroda. SIUE would lead 2-0 at the half with a goal in the 32nd minute by Imogene Joseph. The Cougars extended the lead to 3-0 just minutes into the...