Leathernecks top the Cougars 2-0

MACOMB, Ill. – Western Illinois women's soccer earned its first Ohio Valley Conference victory of the season with a 2-0 win over SIUE. The victory marked Head Coach Ross Henderson's first OVC win and goalkeeper Mahee-Lee Caron's first career shutout. After a scoreless first half, the Leathernecks broke through in the 54th minute when Rita Moran scored off an assist from senior forward Claire Brown. Western Illinois doubled its lead in the 83rd minute as Ashton Conkling finished another Brown assist to secure the 2-0 victory. Caron and the Leatherneck defense held strong throughout the match to preserve the shutout,...