Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer is on a Roll
       After starting the year with a 1-3 and being outscored by their opponents 7-1 SIUE women’s soccer coach Lynda Bowers knew her team would rebound, and rebound they did. The Cougars defeated Kentucky Wesleyan 6-0 and Southern Indiana 2-1 to improve their record to 4-3 on the year and 2-0 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
       “Every game we play is going to be a battle,” said Bowers. “We just have to make sure we come out on top.”
       Ann Crawford (St. Louis) came up big for SIUE with two goals in the win over Southern Indiana. “It was really good for her,” said Bowers. “She has been begging for goals.”
       Senior goalkeeper Jessica Brown (St. Louis) was also outstanding for the Cougars in their win over the Screaming Eagles. Brown made two saves to improve to 2-2 on the season. “She played with so much poise, said Bowers. “She had a huge second half.”
       SIUE’s win over Southern Indiana was a huge one in Bowers’ eyes. “They beat us last year in double overtime,” said Bowers. “It was a very hard fought game. It was a good test for our character.”
       The Cougars had six different players score in the win over Kentucky Wesleyan. “It is great to have that kind of team effort where everyone can kind of get that kind of action,” said Bowers.
       Sophomore Kristine Armstrong (St. Peters) had a goal and an assist to lead all scorers against the Panthers. “Kristine is a natural finisher,” said Bowers. “She is a tremendous player.”
       SIUE will be back at Korte Stadium this weekend for matchups with Indianapolis on Friday night at 7:30, then Northern Kentucky comes to town for a contest on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
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