Carthage College Athletics

WHEATON, Ill. — The Carthage College women's soccer team played to a 0-0 draw against Wheaton College on Saturday afternoon at Joe Bean Stadium. The Firebirds held the Thunder scoreless through 90 minutes, with goalkeeper Tatiana Valdez making three saves to help Carthage earn the draw.

• Final Score: Carthage 0 - Wheaton 0
• Location: Wheaton, Illinois - Joe Bean Stadium
• Records: Carthage 3-5-6, Wheaton 3-7-3

• Carthage looked to get on the scoreboard early, with Lydia Sachs recording a shot in the opening eight minutes.
• Wheaton generated several opportunities in the first half, but Valdez made two saves to keep the Thunder off the scoreboard.
• The Firebirds continued to create chances before halftime, with Reese Staniak, Ashley Gorder, Maya Lanier, and Tia Mullens each recording a shot.
• Carthage entered halftime tied 0-0 with Wheaton after recording five shots and three corner kicks in the opening 45 minutes.
• The Thunder continued to pressure the Carthage defense in the second half, recording seven shots, but Valdez added another save to preserve the shutout.
• Carthage looked for a late breakthrough, with Emma Amberg putting a shot on goal in the 87th minute, but Wheaton goalkeeper Lydia Martin made the save.
• The Firebirds finished with six shots and five corner kicks, while Wheaton recorded 17 shots and four corner kicks. Valdez played all 90 minutes and finished with three saves.

• Tatiana Valdez played all 90 minutes in goal and recorded three saves to help Carthage earn the shutout.
• Emma Amberg recorded Carthage's only shot on goal.
• Tia Mullens and Reese Staniak each recorded one shot.
• Maya Lanier and Ashley Gorder each added a shot for the Firebirds.

• Carthage moves to 3-5-6 overall and 0-2-2 in conference play following Saturday's scoreless draw against Wheaton.
• The Firebirds will be back in action Next Saturday, October 17, at 7 p.m. on Art Keller Field against North Central College.