BLOOMINGTON - Carthage College women's soccer traveled to Bloomington, Illinois to take on the Illinois Wesleyan Titans for a conference match up. Off a corner kick, the Firebirds took the lead in the 42nd minute. The Firebirds extended their lead in the 80th minute with a goal by
Eve Hockerman assisted by
Maggie Thom. The Firebirds defense put on a show and held off the Titans offense.
- Final score: Carthage 2 - Illinois Wesleyan 0
- Location: Bloomington, Illinois - Neis Field
- Records: Carthage (5-2-3, 1-1-0), Illinois Wesleyan (2-7-1, 0-1-0)
- In the 42nd minute the Firebirds opened up the score and took the lead. Off a corner kick, Addie Saarenas was assisted by Lisa Traxel forcing the score to 1-0.
- The Firebirds extended their lead in the 80th minute with a goal by Eve Hockerman assisted by Maddie Thom.
- Jess Beymer led the Firebirds in shots with six.
- Vickie Engel record four saves.
- The Firebirds offense put up 23 shots.
The Firebirds return home to Art Keller Field, taking on the Carroll Pioneers on Wednesday, October 9 at 7 p.m. If you are unable to make it to the game, catch all the action live on our
Carthage Athletics YouTube page. For more information visit our
athletics.carthage.edu.