Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer Steps Up the Defense
         Even though SIUE women’s soccer team split the two games it played this past weekend coach Lynda Bowers was very pleased with the way her team played defensively.
         The Cougars picked up their first win of the season on Friday 2-0 over West Virginia Wesleyan. SIUE outshot the Wildcast 26-6.
         “I thought we played very well,” said Bowers. “It was good for us to redefine our team’s shape by giving us practice on how to do the right things.”
         Senior forward Ann Crawford (St. Louis) recorded both of the Cougars’ goals in the contest. “The fact that she put two (goals) away really builds her confidence,” said Bowers. “It build the team’s confidence in her.”
         After defeating West Virginia Wesleyan, SIUE came home and lost a tough 1-0 battle with 10th-ranked Grand Valley State. The Cougars outshot the Lakers 16-5 for the game. “I felt like we controlled the entire game,” said Bowers. “We really put forth a huge effort and our girls didn’t back down for one minute.”
         Stepping up for the Cougars over the weekend were several players including junior Lindsay Kampwerth (Highland), senior Christen Carducci (Powell, Ohio), and junior Kelly Dill (Florissant), who recorded an assist against West Virginia Wesleyan and sophomore forward Kayla Fromme (New Berlin). “Those girls are really going to frustrate some teams,” said Bowers.
         SIUE travels to play Mercyhurst on Friday in Ashland, Ohio, at 2 p.m. The Cougars follow that up with a contest against Ashland on Sunday at 1 p.m.
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