Women’s Soccer Handed First OVC Loss

MACOMB, Ill. – Despite a season-high 23 shots, SIUE women's soccer suffered its first loss of the Ohio Valley Conference season Thursday, dropping a 2-0 contest at Western Illinois. SIUE fell to 5-4-3 for the season and 3-1 in the OVC. The Leathernecks improved to 2-13 overall and 1-3 in the OVC. The Cougars picked up a career-high 11 shots from Claire Nieroda as well as three shots each from MaryClaire Imig and Mckenna Wigfield. SIUE's defense held Western Illinois to eight shots overall. Both of Western Illinois' goals came in the second half. Rita Moran scored at 53:11 while...