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Carthage CAR (3-6-8, 0-3-4)
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Augustana (IL) AUG (5-7-4, 0-5-2)
Carthage CAR
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Augustana (IL) AUG
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Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Firebirds Battle Augustana to 2-2 Draw

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The Carthage College women's soccer team battled Augustana College to a 2-2 draw on Saturday afternoon at Thorson-Lucken Field. The Firebirds rallied from an early deficit with goals from Bella Diaz and Malie Cassel to take a second-half lead before Augustana equalized late in the match.

The Basics

  • Final Score: Carthage 2 – Augustana 2
  • Location: Rock Island, Illinois — Thorson-Lucken Field
  • Records: Carthage 3-6-8, Augustana 5-7-4

How it Happened

  • Carthage came out aggressively, creating several early scoring opportunities. Peyton Olinski, Ruby Hillegass and Lydia Sachs tested Augustana goalkeeper Sara Schinker in the opening minutes.
  • Augustana opened the scoring in the 32nd minute when Alyssa Mowry found the back of the net off an assist from Abigail Gavigan to give the Vikings a 1-0 lead.
  • The Firebirds continued to pressure the Augustana defense and found the equalizer in the 41st minute when Bella Diaz scored an unassisted goal to make it 1-1.
  • Carthage carried the momentum into the second half, continuing to generate scoring chances while goalkeeper Tatiana Valdez made several saves to keep the match even.
  • The Firebirds took a 2-1 lead in the 78th minute when Malie Cassel scored off an assist from Peyton Olinski, putting Carthage in front late in the contest.
  • Augustana responded in the 86th minute as Mowry scored her second goal of the afternoon to tie the match at 2-2.
  • Carthage finished with 29 shots, including 14 on goal, and six corner kicks. Augustana recorded 17 shots, nine on goal, and nine corner kicks. Valdez played all 90 minutes in goal and recorded seven saves.

High Flyers

  • Bella Diaz scored Carthage's opening goal in the 41st minute to bring the Firebirds level before halftime.
  • Malie Cassel scored the go-ahead goal in the second half, her sixth of the season.
  • Peyton Olinski recorded an assist on Cassel's goal and finished with five shots, including two on goal.
  • Ruby Hillegass recorded four shots, including three on goal, to help lead the Firebirds' attack.
  • Tatiana Valdez played all 90 minutes in goal and finished with seven saves.

Team Results

  • Carthage moves to 3-6-8 overall and 0-3-4 in conference play following Saturday's 2-2 draw against Augustana.
  • The Firebirds return home on Wednesday, October 28, to host Elmhurst University at Art Keller Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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