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 Ashton Conkling added an insurance goal at 82:31. Claire Brown recorded an assist on both goals.
SIUE now returns home to Korte Stadium for a 4 p.m. game Sunday. The Cougars will honor seniors Audrey Roberts, Taylor Babb, Mackenzie Hayes, Marin Vines, Tavey Duncan and Sarah Bozeman in a pregame ceremony.
